1. the act or process of applying tension or tightness to something
Usage: technical

1. present participle of tension; applying tension or tightness to something
Usage: technical

Examples

• The engineer is tensioning the cables on the suspension bridge.
• Proper tensioning of the guitar strings is essential for good sound.
• The tensioning system keeps the fabric tight on the frame.
• He spent hours tensioning the spokes on his bicycle wheel.
• The tensioning device automatically adjusts the belt tightness.
• Careful tensioning prevents the wire from breaking under stress.