tensile
['tɛnsl.]
a. , 伸, ,

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tensile
[ adj ]

1. of or relating to tension

<adj.pert>
tensile stress
tensile pull

2. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

<adj.all>
ductile copper
malleable metals such as gold
they soaked the leather to made it pliable
pliant molten glass
made of highly tensile steel alloy

Tensile \Ten"sile\, a. [See {Tense}, a.]
1. Of or pertaining to extension; as, tensile strength.

2. Capable of extension; ductile; tensible. --Bacon.