| slovo | definícia |
tension
(mass) | tension
- pnutie, tenzia, napätie |
tension
(encz) | tension,napětí n: Pavel Machek; Giza |
tension
(encz) | tension,napnutí n: Zdeněk Brož |
tension
(encz) | tension,pnutí n: Zdeněk Brož |
tension
(encz) | tension,tenze n: Zdeněk Brož |
tension
(encz) | tension,tlak n: xkomczax |
Tension
(gcide) | Tension \Ten"sion\, n. [L. tensio, from tendere, tensum, to
stretch: cf. F. tension. See Tense, a.]
1. The act of stretching or straining; the state of being
stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being
bent strained; as, the tension of the muscles, tension of
the larynx.
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2. Fig.: Extreme strain of mind or excitement of feeling;
intense effort.
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3. The degree of stretching to which a wire, cord, piece of
timber, or the like, is strained by drawing it in the
direction of its length; strain. --Gwilt.
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4. (Mech.) The force by which a part is pulled when forming
part of any system in equilibrium or in motion; as, the
tension of a srting supporting a weight equals that
weight.
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5. A device for checking the delivery of the thread in a
sewing machine, so as to give the stitch the required
degree of tightness.
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6. (Physics) Expansive force; the force with which the
particles of a body, as a gas, tend to recede from each
other and occupy a larger space; elastic force;
elasticity; as, the tension of vapor; the tension of air.
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7. (Elec.) The quality in consequence of which an electric
charge tends to discharge itself, as into the air by a
spark, or to pass from a body of greater to one of less
electrical potential. It varies as the quantity of
electricity upon a given area.
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Tension brace, or Tension member (Engin.), a brace or
member designed to resist tension, or subjected to
tension, in a structure.
Tension rod (Engin.), an iron rod used as a tension member
to strengthen timber or metal framework, roofs, or the
like.
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tension
(wn) | tension
n 1: (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or
suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension";
"stress is a vasoconstrictor" [syn: tension, tenseness,
stress]
2: the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it
places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the
tenseness of her body" [syn: tension, tensity,
tenseness, tautness]
3: 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"
4: (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"
5: feelings of hostility that are not manifest; "he could sense
her latent hostility to him"; "the diplomats' first concern
was to reduce international tensions" [syn: {latent
hostility}, tension]
6: the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the
belt in the pulleys" |
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extension
(mass) | extension
- rozšírenie |
tension
(mass) | tension
- pnutie, tenzia, napätie |
distension
(encz) | distension,distenze Zdeněk Broždistension,rozpětí n: Zdeněk Brož |
essential hypertension
(encz) | essential hypertension, n: |
extension
(encz) | extension,prodloužení n: Zdeněk Brožextension,rozšíření n: |
extension agent
(encz) | extension agent, n: |
extension cord
(encz) | extension cord,prodlužovací kabel Zdeněk Brož |
extension course
(encz) | extension course, n: |
extension ladder
(encz) | extension ladder, n: |
extension of burden sharing
(encz) | extension of burden sharing, |
extension of toronto terms
(encz) | extension of Toronto terms, |
extension phone
(encz) | extension phone, n: |
extension service
(encz) | extension service, n: |
extensional
(encz) | extensional,rozšiřující adj: Zdeněk Brož |
extensionally
(encz) | extensionally, |
extensions
(encz) | extensions,nástavba webextensions,rozšíření n: pl. Zdeněk Brož |
file name extension
(encz) | file name extension, n: |
filename extension
(encz) | filename extension, n: |
high-tension
(encz) | high-tension,vysokonapěťový adj: Zdeněk Brož |
hyperextension
(encz) | hyperextension, n: |
hypertension
(encz) | hypertension,hypertenze Martin M.hypertension,vysoký tlak Martin M. |
hypotension
(encz) | hypotension,hypotenze n: Zdeněk Brožhypotension,nízký krevní tlak Zdeněk Brož |
intension
(encz) | intension, n: |
intensional
(encz) | intensional, adj: |
interfacial surface tension
(encz) | interfacial surface tension, n: |
interfacial tension
(encz) | interfacial tension, n: |
low-tension
(encz) | low-tension, adj: |
malignant hypertension
(encz) | malignant hypertension, n: |
orthostatic hypotension
(encz) | orthostatic hypotension, n: |
portal hypertension
(encz) | portal hypertension, n: |
postural hypotension
(encz) | postural hypotension, n: |
pretension
(encz) | pretension,aspirace n: Zdeněk Brožpretension,domýšlivost n: Zdeněk Brož |
pretensions
(encz) | pretensions,samolibosti n: Zdeněk Brož |
secondary hypertension
(encz) | secondary hypertension, n: |
surface tension
(encz) | surface tension, n: |
telephone extension
(encz) | telephone extension, n: |
tension
(encz) | tension,napětí n: Pavel Machek; Gizatension,napnutí n: Zdeněk Brožtension,pnutí n: Zdeněk Brožtension,tenze n: Zdeněk Brožtension,tlak n: xkomczax |
tension headache
(encz) | tension headache, n: |
tensional
(encz) | tensional,napínací adj: Zdeněk Brožtensional,tažný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
tensionless
(encz) | tensionless, adj: |
tensions
(encz) | tensions,napětí n: pl. Zdeněk Brožtensions,pnutí n: pl. xkomczaxtensions,tenze n: pl. xkomczax |
university extension
(encz) | university extension, n: |
white-coat hypertension
(encz) | white-coat hypertension, n: |
service life extension program
(czen) | Service Life Extension Program,SLEP[zkr.] [voj.] Zdeněk Brož a
automatický překlad |
x shared memory extension
(czen) | X Shared Memory Extension,XSHMn: [zkr.] [it.] mamm |
Coextension
(gcide) | Coextension \Co`ex*ten"sion\ (k[=o]`[e^]ks*t[e^]n"sh[u^]n), n.
The act of extending equally, or the state of being equally
extended.
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Cointension
(gcide) | Cointension \Co`in*ten"sion\, n.
The condition of being of equal in intensity; -- applied to
relations; as, 3:6 and 6:12 are relations of cointension.
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Cointension . . . is chosen indicate the equality of
relations in respect of the contrast between their
terms. --H. Spencer.
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Counter extension
(gcide) | Counter \Coun"ter\, a.
Contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse;
antagonistic; as, a counter current; a counter revolution; a
counter poison; a counter agent; counter fugue. "Innumerable
facts attesting the counter principle." --I. Taylor.
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Counter approach (Fort.), a trench or work pushed forward
from defensive works to meet the approaches of besiegers.
See Approach.
Counter bond (Law), in old practice, a bond to secure one
who has given bond for another.
Counter brace. See Counter brace, in Vocabulary.
Counter deed (Law), a secret writing which destroys,
invalidates, or alters, a public deed.
Counter distinction, contradistinction. [Obs.]
Counter drain, a drain at the foot of the embankment of a
canal or watercourse, for carrying off the water that may
soak through.
Counter extension (Surg.), the fixation of the upper part
of a limb, while extension is practiced on the lower part,
as in cases of luxation or fracture.
Counter fissure (Surg.) Same as Contrafissure.
Counter indication. (Med.) Same as Contraindication.
Counter irritant (Med.), an irritant to produce a blister,
a pustular eruption, or other irritation in some part of
the body, in order to relieve an existing irritation in
some other part. "Counter irritants are of as great use in
moral as in physical diseases." --Macaulay.
Counter irritation (Med.), the act or the result of
applying a counter irritant.
Counter opening, an aperture or vent on the opposite side,
or in a different place.
Counter parole (Mil.), a word in addition to the password,
given in time of alarm as a signal.
Counter plea (Law), a replication to a plea. --Cowell.
Counter pressure, force or pressure that acts in a contrary
direction to some other opposing pressure.
Counter project, a project, scheme, or proposal brought
forward in opposition to another, as in the negotiation of
a treaty. --Swift.
Counter proof, in engraving, a print taken off from another
just printed, which, by being passed through the press,
gives a copy in reverse, and of course in the same
position as that of plate from which the first was
printed, the object being to enable the engraver to
inspect the state of the plate.
Counter revolution, a revolution opposed to a former one,
and restoring a former state of things.
Counter revolutionist, one engaged in, or befriending, a
counter revolution.
Counter round (Mil.), a body of officers whose duty it is
to visit and inspect the rounds and sentinels.
Counter sea (Naut.), a sea running in an opposite direction
from the wind.
Counter sense, opposite meaning.
Counter signal, a signal to answer or correspond to
another.
Counter signature, the name of a secretary or other officer
countersigned to a writing. --Tooke.
Counter slope, an overhanging slope; as, a wall with a
counter slope. --Mahan.
Counter statement, a statement made in opposition to, or
denial of, another statement.
Counter surety, a counter bond, or a surety to secure one
who has given security.
Counter tally, a tally corresponding to another.
Counter tide, contrary tide.
[1913 Webster]Extension \Ex*ten"sion\, n. [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See
Extend, v. t.]
1. The act of extending or the state of being extended; a
stretching out; enlargement in breadth or continuation of
length; increase; augmentation; expansion.
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2. (Physics) That property of a body by which it occupies a
portion of space.
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3. (Logic & Metaph.)
(a) Capacity of a concept or general term to include a
greater or smaller number of objects; -- correlative
of intension.
(b) the class or set of objects to which a term refers; --
contrasted with intension, the logical specification
which defines members of a class, being the set of
attributes which are necessary and sufficient to
recognize an object as a member of the class.
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The law is that the intension of our knowledge
is in the inverse ratio of its extension. --Sir
W. Hamilton.
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The extension of [the term] plant is greater
than that of geranium, because it includes more
objects. --Abp.
Thomson.
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4. (Surg.) The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to
bring the fragments into the same straight line.
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5. (Physiol.) The straightening of a limb, in distinction
from flexion.
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6. (Com.) A written engagement on the part of a creditor,
allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt.
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Counter extension. (Surg.) See under Counter.
Extension table, a table so constructed as to be readily
extended or contracted in length.
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Distension
(gcide) | Distension \Dis*ten"sion\, n.
Same as Distention.
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Extension
(gcide) | Extension \Ex*ten"sion\, n. [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See
Extend, v. t.]
1. The act of extending or the state of being extended; a
stretching out; enlargement in breadth or continuation of
length; increase; augmentation; expansion.
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2. (Physics) That property of a body by which it occupies a
portion of space.
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3. (Logic & Metaph.)
(a) Capacity of a concept or general term to include a
greater or smaller number of objects; -- correlative
of intension.
(b) the class or set of objects to which a term refers; --
contrasted with intension, the logical specification
which defines members of a class, being the set of
attributes which are necessary and sufficient to
recognize an object as a member of the class.
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The law is that the intension of our knowledge
is in the inverse ratio of its extension. --Sir
W. Hamilton.
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The extension of [the term] plant is greater
than that of geranium, because it includes more
objects. --Abp.
Thomson.
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4. (Surg.) The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to
bring the fragments into the same straight line.
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5. (Physiol.) The straightening of a limb, in distinction
from flexion.
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6. (Com.) A written engagement on the part of a creditor,
allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt.
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Counter extension. (Surg.) See under Counter.
Extension table, a table so constructed as to be readily
extended or contracted in length.
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Extension table
(gcide) | Extension \Ex*ten"sion\, n. [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See
Extend, v. t.]
1. The act of extending or the state of being extended; a
stretching out; enlargement in breadth or continuation of
length; increase; augmentation; expansion.
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2. (Physics) That property of a body by which it occupies a
portion of space.
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3. (Logic & Metaph.)
(a) Capacity of a concept or general term to include a
greater or smaller number of objects; -- correlative
of intension.
(b) the class or set of objects to which a term refers; --
contrasted with intension, the logical specification
which defines members of a class, being the set of
attributes which are necessary and sufficient to
recognize an object as a member of the class.
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The law is that the intension of our knowledge
is in the inverse ratio of its extension. --Sir
W. Hamilton.
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The extension of [the term] plant is greater
than that of geranium, because it includes more
objects. --Abp.
Thomson.
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4. (Surg.) The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to
bring the fragments into the same straight line.
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5. (Physiol.) The straightening of a limb, in distinction
from flexion.
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6. (Com.) A written engagement on the part of a creditor,
allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt.
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Counter extension. (Surg.) See under Counter.
Extension table, a table so constructed as to be readily
extended or contracted in length.
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Extensional
(gcide) | Extensional \Ex*ten"sion*al\, a.
Having great extent.
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Extensionist
(gcide) | Extensionist \Ex*ten"sion*ist\, n.
One who favors or advocates extension.
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hypertension
(gcide) | hypertension \hypertension\ n.
abnormally high blood pressure; especially, the chronic
condition associated with persistent high blood pressure.
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Inextension
(gcide) | Inextension \In`ex*ten"sion\, n.
Lack of extension; unextended state.
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Intension
(gcide) | Intension \In*ten"sion\, n. [L. intensio: cf. F. intension. See
Intend, and cf. Intention.]
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1. A straining, stretching, or bending; the state of being
strained; as, the intension of a musical string.
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2. Increase of power or energy of any quality or thing;
intenseness; fervency. --Jer. Taylor.
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Sounds . . . likewise do rise and fall with the
intension or remission of the wind. --Bacon.
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3. (Logic & Metaph.) The collective attributes, qualities, or
marks that make up a complex general notion; the
comprehension, content, or connotation; -- opposed to
extension, extent, or sphere.
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This law is, that the intension of our knowledge is
in the inverse ratio of its extension. --Sir W.
Hamilton.
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low-tension
(gcide) | low-tension \low-tension\ adj. (Elecricity)
subjected to or capable of operating under relative low
voltage. Contrasted with high-tension.
Syn: low-voltage.
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Obtension
(gcide) | Obtension \Ob*ten"sion\, n. [L. obtentio. See Obtend.]
The act of obtending. [Obs.] --Johnson.
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Ostension
(gcide) | Ostension \Os*ten"sion\, n. [L. ostensio a showing: cf. F.
ostension. See Ostend.] (Eccl.)
The showing of the sacrament on the altar in order that it
may receive the adoration of the communicants.
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Portension
(gcide) | Portension \Por*ten"sion\, n.
The act of foreshowing; foreboding. [R.] --Sir T. Browne.
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Pretension
(gcide) | Pretension \Pre*ten"sion\, n. [Cf. F. pr['e]tention. See
Pretend, Tension.]
1. The act of pretending, or laying claim; the act of
asserting right or title.
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The arrogant pretensions of Glengarry contributed to
protract the discussion. --Macaulay.
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2. A claim made, whether true or false; a right alleged or
assumed; a holding out the appearance of possessing a
certain character; as, pretensions to scholarship.
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This was but an invention and pretension given out
by the Spaniards. --Bacon.
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Men indulge those opinions and practices that favor
their pretensions. --L'Estrange.
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Protension
(gcide) | Protension \Pro*ten"sion\, n. [L. protensio.]
A drawing out; extension. [R.] --Sir W. Hamilton.
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Surface tension
(gcide) | Surface tension \Sur"face ten"sion\ (Physics)
That property, due to molecular forces, which exists in the
surface film of all liquids and tends to bring the contained
volume into a form having the least superficial area. The
thickness of this film, amounting to less than a thousandth
of a millimeter, is considered to equal the radius of the
sphere of molecular action, that is, the greatest distance at
which there is cohesion between two particles. Particles
lying below this film, being equally acted on from all sides,
are in equilibrium as to forces of cohesion, but those in the
film are on the whole attracted inward, and tension results.
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Tension brace
(gcide) | Tension \Ten"sion\, n. [L. tensio, from tendere, tensum, to
stretch: cf. F. tension. See Tense, a.]
1. The act of stretching or straining; the state of being
stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being
bent strained; as, the tension of the muscles, tension of
the larynx.
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2. Fig.: Extreme strain of mind or excitement of feeling;
intense effort.
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3. The degree of stretching to which a wire, cord, piece of
timber, or the like, is strained by drawing it in the
direction of its length; strain. --Gwilt.
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4. (Mech.) The force by which a part is pulled when forming
part of any system in equilibrium or in motion; as, the
tension of a srting supporting a weight equals that
weight.
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5. A device for checking the delivery of the thread in a
sewing machine, so as to give the stitch the required
degree of tightness.
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6. (Physics) Expansive force; the force with which the
particles of a body, as a gas, tend to recede from each
other and occupy a larger space; elastic force;
elasticity; as, the tension of vapor; the tension of air.
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7. (Elec.) The quality in consequence of which an electric
charge tends to discharge itself, as into the air by a
spark, or to pass from a body of greater to one of less
electrical potential. It varies as the quantity of
electricity upon a given area.
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Tension brace, or Tension member (Engin.), a brace or
member designed to resist tension, or subjected to
tension, in a structure.
Tension rod (Engin.), an iron rod used as a tension member
to strengthen timber or metal framework, roofs, or the
like.
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Tension member
(gcide) | Member \Mem"ber\, n. [OE. membre, F. membre, fr. L. membrum; cf.
Goth. mimz flesh, Skr. mamsa.]
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1. (Anat.) A part of an animal capable of performing a
distinct office; an organ; a limb.
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We have many members in one body, and all members
have not the same office. --Rom. xii. 4.
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2. Hence: A part of a whole; an independent constituent of a
body; as:
(a) A part of a discourse or of a period or sentence; a
clause; a part of a verse.
(b) (Math.) Either of the two parts of an algebraic
equation, connected by the sign of equality.
(c) (Engin.) Any essential part, as a post, tie rod,
strut, etc., of a framed structure, as a bridge truss.
(d) (Arch.) Any part of a building, whether
constructional, as a pier, column, lintel, or the
like, or decorative, as a molding, or group of
moldings.
(e) One of the persons composing a society, community, or
the like; an individual forming part of an
association; as, a member of the society of Friends.
(f) (Math.) one of the elements which, taken together,
comprise a set.
(g) (Math.) one of the individual objects which comprise a
group or class.
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Compression member, Tension member (Engin.), a member, as
a rod, brace, etc., which is subjected to compression or
tension, respectively.
[1913 Webster]Tension \Ten"sion\, n. [L. tensio, from tendere, tensum, to
stretch: cf. F. tension. See Tense, a.]
1. The act of stretching or straining; the state of being
stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being
bent strained; as, the tension of the muscles, tension of
the larynx.
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2. Fig.: Extreme strain of mind or excitement of feeling;
intense effort.
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3. The degree of stretching to which a wire, cord, piece of
timber, or the like, is strained by drawing it in the
direction of its length; strain. --Gwilt.
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4. (Mech.) The force by which a part is pulled when forming
part of any system in equilibrium or in motion; as, the
tension of a srting supporting a weight equals that
weight.
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5. A device for checking the delivery of the thread in a
sewing machine, so as to give the stitch the required
degree of tightness.
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6. (Physics) Expansive force; the force with which the
particles of a body, as a gas, tend to recede from each
other and occupy a larger space; elastic force;
elasticity; as, the tension of vapor; the tension of air.
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7. (Elec.) The quality in consequence of which an electric
charge tends to discharge itself, as into the air by a
spark, or to pass from a body of greater to one of less
electrical potential. It varies as the quantity of
electricity upon a given area.
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Tension brace, or Tension member (Engin.), a brace or
member designed to resist tension, or subjected to
tension, in a structure.
Tension rod (Engin.), an iron rod used as a tension member
to strengthen timber or metal framework, roofs, or the
like.
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Tension rod
(gcide) | Tension \Ten"sion\, n. [L. tensio, from tendere, tensum, to
stretch: cf. F. tension. See Tense, a.]
1. The act of stretching or straining; the state of being
stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being
bent strained; as, the tension of the muscles, tension of
the larynx.
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2. Fig.: Extreme strain of mind or excitement of feeling;
intense effort.
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3. The degree of stretching to which a wire, cord, piece of
timber, or the like, is strained by drawing it in the
direction of its length; strain. --Gwilt.
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4. (Mech.) The force by which a part is pulled when forming
part of any system in equilibrium or in motion; as, the
tension of a srting supporting a weight equals that
weight.
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5. A device for checking the delivery of the thread in a
sewing machine, so as to give the stitch the required
degree of tightness.
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6. (Physics) Expansive force; the force with which the
particles of a body, as a gas, tend to recede from each
other and occupy a larger space; elastic force;
elasticity; as, the tension of vapor; the tension of air.
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7. (Elec.) The quality in consequence of which an electric
charge tends to discharge itself, as into the air by a
spark, or to pass from a body of greater to one of less
electrical potential. It varies as the quantity of
electricity upon a given area.
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Tension brace, or Tension member (Engin.), a brace or
member designed to resist tension, or subjected to
tension, in a structure.
Tension rod (Engin.), an iron rod used as a tension member
to strengthen timber or metal framework, roofs, or the
like.
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