tenter

A framework with hooks or clips used for stretching and drying cloth after it has been milled.

• 🇫🇷Cadre muni de crochets ou de pinces, utilisé pour étirer et sécher une étoffe après son traitement.

1. Framework for stretching cloth C2 formal british

   A wooden or metal frame with hooks or tenterhooks, used to stretch and dry newly woven cloth to prevent shrinkage.

   • The weaver carefully pinned the wet fabric onto the tenter.
   • In the old mill, rows of tenters were used for drying wool.
   • The cloth was left on the tenter overnight to set its shape.

   🇫🇷Châssis à tendre