tensionern.
/ˈtɛnʃn̩ə/, /ˈtɛnʃənə/, U.S. /ˈtɛnʃənər/ Mechanics.
A device for applying tension to cables, pipelines, etc.
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1950 Engineering 5 May 489/3 Heavy spring tensioners are fitted to the front sprockets.
1972 L. M. Harris Introd. Deepwater Floating Drilling Operations xiii. 140 Marine-riser tensioning can be provided either by a dead~weight system or by the use of pneumatic tensioner cylinders.
1977 Austral. Sailing Jan. 54/1 The luff tensioner..is the most subtle control.
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