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tension 1. Physics a force that tends to produce an elongation of a body or structure 2. Physics voltage, electromotive force, or potential difference 3. a device for regulating the tension in a part, string, thread, etc., as in a sewing machine tension [′ten·chən] (mechanics) The condition of a string, wire, or rod that is stretched between two points. The force exerted by the stretched object on a support. (mechanical engineering) A device on a textile manufacturing machine or a sewing machine that regulates the tautness and the movement of the thread or the fabric. Also known as tension device. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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