1The rope was pulled tautly between the two trees to create a makeshift clothesline.
2She held the reins tautly, trying to control the nervous horse.
3The sail was stretched tautly in the strong wind, propelling the boat forward.
4The artist drew the strings tautly on her violin, preparing to play a difficult piece.
5The tightrope walker balanced tautly above the ground, her body tense with concentration.