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Check that the rope is taut before climbing.

"This is Major Wyan..." a taut voice come.

taut violin strings; Keep the rope taut.

There was a high fence stretching miles around the whole perimeter, taut and level all the way, no weeds at its base

Gradually his taut posture relaxed.

taut stomach

When he was a meter from the wall, the line went taut.

Then, with the help of the local Indians, August Jack and Willie Khahtsahlano and a team of horses, he pulled taut the first hemp rope and cedar plank bridge 450 feet across the Capilano River.

a taut rope. Victoria's Secret model Doutzen Kroes shows off her taut stomach during Miami family

this building was erected in the twenties

to stand erect

A memorial to her was erected after her death.

the definition of erect is standing straight up. A groundhog standing erect. How does one erect a tent?

The police have erected barriers on all roads in order to catch the escaped prisoners.

We're going to erect a large maruqee for the wedding, so we can keep the guests dry if it rains.

the building was erected in 1845

Ned held the flag erect.

Nobody intends to erect a wall.

Their marriage has been strained lately because of financial problems.

strained muscle

I have a strained back.

He strained every nerve to see in the darkness.

All of his friends were body pillows, and all of hers were dolls; so they bonded over their fondness for animating the inanimate. However, because they were not inanimate objects but people with complex emotions, their relationship was sometimes strained.

Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.

The atmosphere can become rather strained.

I strained to hear what the President said.

Relations between the two countries have been strained to the breaking point.

He strained his eyes by reading too much.

After Johann got the job that Steve wanted, relations between them have been a bit strained to say the least.

He spoke in low, strained voice/ Relations between 2 families are strained/ She gave a strained laugh.

your heart is strained

I couldn’t stand the strained atmosphere at dinner anymore.

He sang with his voice strained.