3 entries under this word

Tenter

Tĕn’ter, n.

noun

n. [From Fr. tendre, Lat. tendere, tentum, to stretch.] A machine or frame for stretching cloth, by means of hooks, called tenter-hooks, so that it may dry even and square.

To be on the tenters, to be on the stretch; to be in distress, uneasiness, or suspense. Hudibras.

Tĕn'ter, v. i.

verbintransitive

[imp. & p. p. TENTERED; p. pr. & vb. n. TENTERING.] To admit extension. Bacon.

Woolen cloths will tenter. Bacon.

Tĕn'ter, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. To hang or stretch on tenters.