Most of the overhead system is of the weight-tensioned type, constant tension being automatically applied by balance weights.
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Tensioned
Synonyms for "tensioned" (17 found)
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4 entriesemotional statemechanical statephysical actionphysical state
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18 entriesatmospherebelt tensioningcablecable tensioningclassroom tensiondramatic tensionmeetingnarrative tensionnegotiationspreloaded boltprestressed beamrelationshipropestrapstressed rodtensioned strap
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10 entriesapply tensionincrease tensionmaintain tensiontensioned belttensioned cabletensioned fabrictensioned ropetensioned straptensioned wiretensioning cable
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It is in the nature of the assertion of distinctions of identity that they force others to realize they are in a place that is not so universal, that their straight being is at best a tensioned coil likely to snap back any time soon.
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