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Tenter Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Tenter? [n] a framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth Synonyms \| Synonyms for Tenter: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Tenter: See Also \| frame \| framework \| framing \| tenterhook Tenter In Webster's Dictionary \Ten"ter\, n. 1. One who takes care of, or tends, machines in a factory; a kind of assistant foreman. 2. (Mach.) A kind of governor. \Ten"ter\, n. [OE. tenture, tentoure, OF. tenture a stretching, spreading, F. tenture hangings, tapestry, from L. tendere, tentum, to stretch. See {Tend} to move.] A machine or frame for stretching cloth by means of hooks, called tenter-hooks, so that it may dry even and square. {Tenter ground}, a place where tenters are erected. {Tenter-hook}, a sharp, hooked nail used for fastening cloth on a tenter. {To be on the tenters}, or {on the tenter-hooks}, to be on the stretch; to be in distress, uneasiness, or suspense. --Hudibras. \Ten"ter\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Tentered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tentering}.] To admit extension. Woolen cloth will tenter, linen scarcely. --Bacon. \Ten"ter\, v. t. To hang or stretch on, or as on, tenters.

Tenter Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Tenter?

[n] a framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth

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See Also | frame | framework | framing | tenterhook

Tenter In Webster's Dictionary

\Ten"ter\, n.
1. One who takes care of, or tends, machines in a factory; a
   kind of assistant foreman.

2. (Mach.) A kind of governor.


\Ten"ter\, n. [OE. tenture, tentoure, OF. tenture a
stretching, spreading, F. tenture hangings, tapestry, from L.
tendere, tentum, to stretch. See {Tend} to move.]
A machine or frame for stretching cloth by means of hooks,
called tenter-hooks, so that it may dry even and square.

{Tenter ground}, a place where tenters are erected.

{Tenter-hook}, a sharp, hooked nail used for fastening cloth
   on a tenter.

{To be on the tenters}, or {on the tenter-hooks}, to be on
   the stretch; to be in distress, uneasiness, or suspense.
   --Hudibras.


\Ten"ter\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Tentered}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Tentering}.]
To admit extension.

      Woolen cloth will tenter, linen scarcely. --Bacon.


\Ten"ter\, v. t.
To hang or stretch on, or as on, tenters.

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