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tension element

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Definition of tension element

: a flexible link (as an endless belt with its pulleys) for transmitting tension only — compare pressure element

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“Tension element.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tension%20element. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.

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