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tenter

noun

[L. tendo, tentus, to stretch.]

A hook for stretching cloth on a frame. To be on the tenters, to be on the stretch; to be in distress, uneasiness or suspense.

tenter

verb transitive
To hang or stretch on tenters.

tenter

verb intransitive
To admit extension. Woolen cloths will tenter.