a person who farms land rented from a landlord

(anatomy) In human anatomy, a tendon that connects the quadriceps femoris muscles to the superior aspects of the patella on the anterior of the thigh.

The tenderest part of a loin of meat, especially of pork or beef.

A life estate.

Alternative spelling of tenderize

(obsolete) a ship designed to tend to the needs of seaplanes, floatplanes and flying boats at sea, for resupply, refueling, sometimes including catapult launch

The state or act of being a tenant. / The body of tenants on an estate.

Misconstruction of on tenterhooks

(literature) Literature produced in order to promote a cause or serve a rhetorical purpose that the writing itself never makes explicit. These purposes are typically social, political, or moral.

(medicine) Pain felt upon removal of pressure on the abdomen