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Tenter word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "tenter" word

[noun] a framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth
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\Ten"ter\, n. 1. One who takes care of, or tends, machines in a factory; a kind of assistant foreman. 2. (Mach.) A kind of governor.
\Ten"ter\, n. [OE. tenture, tentoure, OF. tenture a stretching, spreading, F. tenture hangings, tapestry, from L. tendere, tentum, to stretch. See {Tend} to move.] A machine or frame for stretching cloth by means of hooks, called tenter-hooks, so that it may dry even and square. {Tenter ground}, a place where tenters are erected. {Tenter-hook}, a sharp, hooked nail used for fastening cloth on a tenter. {To be on the tenters}, or {on the tenter-hooks}, to be on the stretch; to be in distress, uneasiness, or suspense. --Hudibras.
\Ten"ter\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Tentered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tentering}.] To admit extension. Woolen cloth will tenter, linen scarcely. --Bacon.
\Ten"ter\, v. t. To hang or stretch on, or as on, tenters.

See also: frame | framework | framing | tenterhook |

The fun area, different aproach to word »tenter«

Let's analyse "tenter" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: RETNET. Average typing speed for these characters is 1590 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: - . -. - . .-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: tenter: 5 + 5 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: tenter: 2 + 5 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 9 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
E (2) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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