ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English tentourhok, tayntyrhok, from taynter, tayntour tenter + hok hook
1. : a sharp hooked nail used especially for fastening cloth on a tenter
2. : something that serves as a means or device for stretching or straining
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- on tenterhooks