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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: tenterhookOne entry found. Main Entry: ten·ter·hook Pronunciation: \ˈten-tər-ˌhu̇k\ Function: noun Date: 15th century : a sharp hooked nail used especially for fastening cloth on a tenter — on tenterhooks : in a state of uneasiness, strain, or suspense <the waiting kept us on tenterhooks> 
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