# tensioned

Pronunciation: say "TEN-shund" /ˈtɛnʃənd/

## Adjective

1. Held in a state of tension; strained or pulled tight.
   - Simple: Pulled tight so it is under strain or pressure.
   - _Engineers inspected each tensioned cable along the suspension bridge._
   - _The tensioned membrane kept its shape even in strong winds._

## Verb

2. Simple past and past participle of tension. — simple past and past participle of tension
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of tension. Use it for the past, or after has, have, had, is, was or were.
   - _The crew tensioned the cables once the towers were in place._
   - _He tensioned each spoke to true the bicycle wheel._

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