1. past tense and past participle of teach

1. stretched tight; not loose or slack

Examples

• She taught mathematics at the high school for ten years.
• My grandfather taught me how to fish when I was young.
• The rope was taught between the two posts.
• Keep the wire taught to prevent sagging.
• He had taught himself to play the piano by age twelve.
• The sail was taught in the strong wind.
• They taught their children to be respectful and kind.