a taunto adjective2 •Of a ship, especially a tall square-rigged one: in which all running rigging is hauled taut; having all spars hoisted aloft; having all sails set.She was a noble vessel. Trim, ship-shape, all a taunto, as Captain Swosser used to say. You must excuse me if I occasionally introduce a nautical expression; I was quite a sailor once. — 1852 •Prepared, ready, fit.No need of side-ropes, lads, for these marble companions. My eyes! here's a cabin all a taunto. — 1836
