# tensioning

Pronunciation: say "TEN-shuh-ning" /ˈtɛnʃənɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of tension. — present participle and gerund of tension
   - Simple: Present participle of tension. Use this form for the action happening now or as a name for the activity.
   - _The engineers are tensioning the suspension cables this week._
   - _Tensioning the fabric evenly prevents wrinkles in the finished canvas._

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