Definitions

1. noun

A device used to apply or maintain tension, especially in a belt or chain driving a machine or vehicle.

“The car’s engine needed a new tensioner to prevent the serpentine belt from breaking.”

2. noun

A device used in a spring or similar mechanical system to maintain a steady tension.

“The tensioner ensured that the spring remained taut, providing a stable force.”

3. noun

A device used in a system to adjust the tension of a cord or cable.

“The tensioner on the guitar allowed for precise adjustments to the string tension.”