meaning of tensor

1. A muscle that stretches a part, or renders it tense.
2.
The ratio of one vector to another in length, no regard being had to the direction of the two vectors; -- so called because considered as a stretching factor in changing one vector into another. See Versor.
3.
any of several muscles that cause an attached structure to become tense or firm


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