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(ten-sile) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to tension or the ability to be stretched.

Example Sentence

Steel rods add to the tensile strength of concrete.

More Example Sentences

Engineers test the tensile properties of metals.

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Rhymes

  • bensel
  • gensel
  • hensel
  • pencil
  • stencel
  • stencil
  • tensile
  • vensel
  • wensel

  • utensil
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