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tensioned

/ˈten.ʃənd/

/ˈtɛn.ʃənd/

Translations

tensionedadjective

/ˈtɛnʃənd/

tenduSens général ; se dit d’un matériau ou d’une structure soumis à une forte tension.

The tensioned cables of the bridge were designed to withstand strong winds and heavy loads.

Les câbles tendus du pont ont été conçus pour résister à des vents violents et à de lourdes charges.

Additional translations

tensionnéEmploi technique, notamment en ingénierie et en construction.

Synonyms

tensionedpast participle

/ˈtɛnʃənd/

Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "tension", e.g., "tensioned steel".

tensionverb

tensioned

Past Simple

tensioned

Past Simple

tensioned

Past Participle

tensioning

Gerund

/ˈten.ʃən/

/ˈtɛn.ʃən/

tendreSens technique: rendre quelque chose plus tendu.

The technician tensioned the cables to ensure the bridge was secure.

Le technicien a tendu les câbles pour s’assurer que le pont était stable.

Synonyms

tauten

brace

make tense

draw tight

pull tight

stress (verb)

Definitions

tensionedadjective

Stretched or strained to a high degree, often referring to materials or structures that are under tension.

The tensioned cables of the bridge were designed to withstand strong winds and heavy loads.

tensionedpast participle

Having had tension applied; subjected to a process that stretches or strains the material.

The beams are tensioned before the concrete is poured to increase strength.

tensionverb

To apply a force to something that stretches it or makes it taut.

The technician tensioned the cables to ensure the bridge was secure.