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Tension :: Tension (a.) The act of stretching or straining; the state of being stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being bent strained; as, the tension of the muscles, tension of the larynx..

Rack :: Rack (a.) An instrument or frame used for stretching, extending, retaining, or displaying, something..

Tambour :: Tambour (n.) A small frame, commonly circular, and somewhat resembling a tambourine, used for stretching, and firmly holding, a portion of cloth that is to be embroidered; also, the embroidery done upon such a frame; -- called also, in the latter sense, tambour work..

Vibration :: Vibration (n.) A limited reciprocating motion of a particle of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from its position of equilibrium, when that equilibrium has been disturbed, as when a stretched cord or other body produces musical notes, or particles of air transmit sounds to the ear. The path of the particle may be in a straight line, in a circular arc, or in any curve whatever..

Trend :: Trend (v. i.) To have a particular direction; to run; to stretch; to tend; as, the shore of the sea trends to the southwest..

Frame :: Frame (n.) The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering.

Reach :: Reach (n.) An extended portion of land or water; a stretch; a straight portion of a stream or river, as from one turn to another; a level stretch, as between locks in a canal; an arm of the sea extending up into the land..

Distention :: Distention (n.) The act of distending; the act of stretching in breadth or in all directions; the state of being Distended; as, the distention of the lungs..

Porrection :: Porrection (n.) The act of stretching forth.

Stretch :: Stretching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stretc.

Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To stretch or strain, in a figurative sense; hence, to harass, or oppress by extortion..

Snare :: Snare (n.) The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum.

Elongate :: Elongate (a.) To lengthen; to extend; to stretch; as, to elongate a line..

Ringhead :: Ringhead (n.) An instrument used for stretching woolen cloth.

Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To extend by the application of force; to stretch or strain; specifically, to stretch on the rack or wheel; to torture by an engine which strains the limbs and pulls the joints..

Splaymouthed :: Splaymouth (n.) A wide mouth; a mouth stretched in derision.

Farstretched :: Farstretched (a.) Streatched beyond ordinary limits.

Racket :: Racket (n.) A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games..

Portend :: Portend (v. t.) To stretch out before.

Stretching :: Stretched (imp. & p. p.) of Stretc.

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