Definitions

1. noun

A device used to stretch and dry cloth or other fabrics, especially during the process of fulling.

“The weaver hung the finished cloth on the tenter to let it dry in the sun.”

2. verb

To stretch or draw out something, especially fabric, tightly, typically to dry or to shape it.

“The process of fulling involves tentering the cloth to remove excess moisture.”

3. verb

To make something more severe or intense, especially by adding constraints or rules.

“The new regulations tend to tighten the rules, making it harder for businesses to operate.”