Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tenter
noun
/ˈtɛntər/
Definition
A framework for stretching fabric, traditionally used in the textile industry.
Examples
- The painter used a tenter to keep his canvas taut while he worked.
- In old textile mills, workers would place the freshly woven cloth on a tenter to dry.
Meaning
To stretch or secure cloth on a tenter so it dries properly without wrinkles.
Synonyms
- Frame
- Stretching device
- Support
