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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
The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.
- 2
Psychological state of being tense.
- 3
A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.
- 4
State of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.
verb
- 1
To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.
"We tensioned the cable until it snapped."
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