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tension
[ten-shuhn]
noun
the act of stretching or straining.
the state of being stretched or strained.
mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement.
a strained relationship between individuals, groups, nations, etc.
(not in current use) pressure, especially of a vapor.
Mechanics.
the longitudinal deformation of an elastic body that results in its elongation.
the force producing such deformation.
Electricity.electromotive force; potential.
Machinery.a device for stretching or pulling something.
a device to hold the proper tension on the material being woven in a loom.
verb (used with object)
to subject (a cable, belt, tendon, or the like) to tension, especially for a specific purpose.
tension
/ ˈɛʃə /
noun
the act of stretching or the state or degree of being stretched
mental or emotional strain; stress
a situation or condition of hostility, suspense, or uneasiness
physics a force that tends to produce an elongation of a body or structure
physics
voltage, electromotive force, or potential difference
( in combination )
high-tension
low-tension
a device for regulating the tension in a part, string, thread, etc, as in a sewing machine
knitting the degree of tightness or looseness with which a person knits
tension
A force that tends to stretch or elongate something.
An electrical potential (voltage), especially as measured in electrical components such as transformers or power lines involved in the transmission of electrical power.
Other 51Թ Forms
- tensional adjective
- tensionless adjective
- overtension noun
- supertension noun
- ˈٱԲDzԱ adjective
- ˈٱԲDzԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tension1
Example Sentences
In the Middle East, new missile exchanges between Iran and Israel are escalating regional tensions.
Minnesota, already a flashpoint for national debates on policing and public safety following the 2020 murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, has faced heightened tensions in recent years between officials and extremist groups.
With tensions rising, authorities urge all parties to respect safety and rights as protests and celebrations unfold.
For a few moments, the tension was palpable.
In L.A., a “sanctuary city” where local officials do not participate in federal immigration enforcement, tensions with the federal government are at an all-time high.
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