One of a series of hooks used to stretch cloth on a tenter.

(idiomatic) In a state of suspense or apprehension.

plural of tenter

In the tenth place; tenth in a row.

plural of tentacle

Having tentacles.

present participle of tenter

The stretching of cloth on tenters

(US, education) The period in school that comes after ninth grade and before eleventh grade.

simple past tense and past participle of tenter