tensile

Modifies a noun

• strength: The tensile strength of the alloys is high, making possible the drawing of very fine wire.
• modulus: Tensile modulus was reduced by 15 % in the same timescale.
• stress: The highest tensile stress in the rod is at a point closest to the fixed end.
• axis: The tensile axis runs approximately from the bottom left corner to the top right corner of the image.
• steel: Frame - Double tube, double cradle in high tensile strength steel.
• wire: High tensile wires permit a larger spacing between posts.

Modifying Another Word

• high: All bolts should be high tensile ( usually marked 8.8 on the head ).