Definition of Tensile

1. Adjective. Of or relating to tension. "Tensile pull"

Partainyms: Tension

2. Adjective. Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out. "Made of highly tensile steel alloy"
Exact synonyms: Ductile, Malleable, Pliable, Pliant, Tractile
Similar to: Formed
Derivative terms: Ductility, Malleability, Pliability, Pliancy, Pliantness

Definition of Tensile

1. a. Of or pertaining to extension; as, tensile strength.

Definition of Tensile

1. tensible [adj] - See also: tensible

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tensile

tense
tensed
tensegrity
tensely
tenseness
tensenesses
tenser
tenses
tensest
tense part of the tympanic membrane
tense pulse
tense system
tense up
tensible
tensibly
tensile (current term)
tensilely
tensile strength
tensile strength
tensile stress
tensilities
tensility
tensility
Tensilon test
tensimeter
tensin
tensing
tensiometer
tensiometer
tensiometers

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