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post-tensions

post-tensions is the third-person singular simple present indicative of post-tension.

Meaning of post-tension

Verb

post-tension (third-person singular simple present post-tensions, present participle post-tensioning, simple past and past participle post-tensioned)

  1. To apply tension (to reinforcing tendons) after casting concrete.
    • This minimum amount and location of post-tensioning force should be noted on the structural drawings.1977, Post-Tensioning Institute, Design of Post-tensioned Slabs, page 37

Questions about post-tensions

What is post-tensions the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Post-tensions is the third-person singular simple present indicative of post-tension.

Words near post-tensions in the dictionary

  1. post-supersessionism
  2. post-supersessionist
  3. post-tension
  4. post-tensioned
  5. post-tensioning
  6. post-tensions
  7. post-Tertiary
  8. post-thrash
  9. post-thrombotic
  10. post-tonic
  11. post-train

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