Word: taut
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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When Finlay's last throw with the hammer was measured last Saturday, the tape, being a cloth one, was wet, and stretched perceptibly when drawn taut. The throw, measured accurately with a steel tape yesterday by Mr. Lathrop, proved to be 108 feet, 9 inches...