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Tension

/ˈtɛnʃən/

The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

📖 Definitions of "Tension"

noun
  1. 1

    The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

  2. 2

    Psychological state of being tense.

  3. 3

    A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.

  4. 4

    State of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.

verb
  1. 1

    To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.

    "We tensioned the cable until it snapped."

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