tension control
nounUK /ˈtɛnʃən kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˈtɛnʃən kənˈtroʊl/
Keeping something from getting too tight or too loose.
The machine uses tension control to keep the rope from snapping.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A system that keeps a material at the right tightness while it moves through a machine.
The printer's tension control keeps the paper smooth as it feeds through.
3. The act of staying calm and keeping your body relaxed.
Her yoga class focuses on tension control through slow breathing.
4. A device that adjusts how tight a belt or cable is.
He replaced the tension control on the bike's chain.