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10 Language-to-English Dictionariestenso
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈtẽsu
"O tecido está tenso para melhor suporte."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Describing something that is pulled or held tightly in a stretched position.
"The stretch-tight fabric of the leggings provided excellent support during the workout." - 2
Referring to a state of being under tension or pressure.
"The stretch-tight ropes held the tent securely against the wind."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'stretch-tight' is a compound word formed from 'stretch,' originating from Old English 'streccan,' meaning to extend, and 'tight,' from Old English 'tiht,' meaning firmly held. The combination reflects a physical state of being pulled taut, evolving in usage to describe various contexts, including clothing and materials.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Stretch-Tight" is said worldwide
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teso
Transliteration: ˈtezo
"Il tessuto è teso per un migliore supporto."
tenso
Transliteration: ˈtenso
"La tela está tensa para un mejor soporte."
tenso
Transliteration: ˈtẽsu
"O tecido está tenso para melhor suporte."
gespannt
Transliteration: ɡəˈʃpant
"Der Stoff ist gespannt für optimalen Halt."
tendu
Transliteration: tɑ̃dy
"Le tissu est tendu pour un meilleur soutien."
खिंचाव
Transliteration: khinchav
"कपड़ा खिंचाव में है ताकि बेहतर समर्थन मिल सके।"
拉紧
Transliteration: lā jǐn
"布料被拉紧以提供更好的支持。"
팽팽한
Transliteration: paengpaenghan
"천이 팽팽하게 잡혀 있어 더 나은 지지를 제공합니다."
引き締まった
Transliteration: hikishimatta
"生地は引き締まっていて、より良いサポートを提供します。"
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