Synonyms for

Tensile

Verb / ˈtensʌl / Another word for tensile — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be stretched or pulled without breaking

Synonyms & similar words

pliant tractile pliable ductile malleable flexible ductile elastic supple pliable malleable bendable yielding stretchy workable soft limber resilient adaptable versatile adjustable pliant lithe springy tough

Example sentences

  1. The tensile properties of the rubber band allowed it to stretch without breaking.
  2. The bridge was designed with a high tensile strength to withstand strong winds.
  3. The fabric's tensile nature made it easy to sew and shape into a garment.
  4. The wire's tensile strength was tested by pulling it as hard as possible.
  5. The material's tensile properties were ideal for use in the construction of the airplane's wings.

Quotes

  • Tensile strength is the capacity of a material to resist a force tending to tear it apart. - Richard Buckminster Fuller
  • The fact that a great many of the artists who were regarded as avant-garde in the sixties are now regarded as passe, goes to indicate the obviously limited critical importance of avant-garde art in general. - Brian Ferneyhough
  • I am attracted to the notion of engineering, because I have always liked to know how things work. - Martha Stewart

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