pre-tension /prē-tenˈshən/

To stretch (the reinforcing wires or rods in pre-stressed concrete) before the concrete is cast

pre-tenˈsioned adjective

pre-tenˈsioner noun

(also without hyphen) a device (usu used in conjunction with the traditional locking system) that causes a seat belt to tighten in the event of a sudden forward movement by the wearer

pretension /pri-tenˈshən/

1. Foolish vanity or pretence, self-importance or affectation, pretentiousness
2. A claim, by implication an unjustified one
3. An aspiration, eg to marriage
4. A pretext

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