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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 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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The overstrained condition which had tormented her before did not only come back, but was intensified, and reached such a pitch that she was afraid every minute that something would snap within her from the excessive tension. Its upper part forms a box in which the air is kept by means of a bellows, and therefore cannot escape unless at its normal tension. As soon as he entered he noticed and felt the tension of the amorous air in the house, and also noticed a curious embarrassment among some of those present. |
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