Sekirov Dictionary

tension

UK /ˈtɛnʃn̩/US /ˈtɛnʃən/

noun 6
verb 1
forms 3
phrases 1

noun6

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The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.
- My tensions with Eric over his alleged past actions have been fully resolved.
a state of mind in which someone feels tight inside and cannot calm down
A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.
The state of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.
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A force transmitted through a rope, string, cable, or similar object (used with prepositions on, in, or of, e.g., "The tension in the cable is 1000 N", to convey that the same magnitude of force applies to objects attached to both ends).
- Most of the overhead system is of the weight-tensioned type, constant tension being automatically applied by balance weights. — 1959
Voltage.

verb1

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To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.
- We tensioned the cable until it snapped.

forms

tensioned · tensioning · tensions

Phrases with tension

sexual tension
Libidinal unrest arising between individuals when exposed to one another.

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