deutschdictionary
noun
(THE STATE OF BEING STRETCHED TIGHT)
The tension in the air was palpable. - Die Spannung in der Luft war spürbar.
(FORCE EXERTED ON AN OBJECT)
The load caused a significant strain. - Die Belastung führte zu einer starken Belastung.
verb
(TO EXTEND SOMETHING TO ITS LIMIT)
I stretch the rubber to make it longer. - Ich spanne den Gummi, um ihn zu dehnen.