tensiometer
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～ a measuring instrument for measuring the surface tension of a liquid
tensiometer
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～ a measuring instrument for measuring the tension in a wire or fiber or beam
tensiometer
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～ a measuring instrument for measuring the moisture content of soil
tension
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～ (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body; "the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"
tension
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～ the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"
tension
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～ the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"
tension
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～ (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"
tension
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～ a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature); "there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time"; "there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history"
tension headache
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～ a headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress
tension
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～ feelings of hostility that are not manifest; "he could sense her latent hostility to him"; "the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions"
tensity
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～ the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"
tensor
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～ any of several muscles that cause an attached structure to become tense or firm
tensor
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～ a generalization of the concept of a vector
tent flap
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～ flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent
tent-fly
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～ flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent
tent
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～ a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs); "he pitched his tent near the creek"