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tension
Noun
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The state of being tight.
There is too much tension in the rope. It might break.
rail
Noun
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A rail is a long and thin piece of metal.
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A rail is a long and thin bar along a stairway or path for people to slide their hand along while they walk.
She put her hand on the railing beside the stairs so she wouldn't fall.
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A rail is a surface where trains run on.
The railway stretches across the country.