high tension

/ˌhaɪˈtɛnʃən/
adjective
  1. Carrying or relating to a very high electrical voltage, often used for power lines.
    • Workers must be very careful when repairing high-tension cables.
    • High-tension wires carry electricity from the power plant to cities.
    • A high-tension tower can be seen standing tall in the middle of the field.
  2. Full of nervous energy, stress, or excitement; very tense.
    • The meeting was high-tension as both sides argued loudly.
    • She felt high-tension before her big exam, unable to sit still.
    • The final scene of the movie was high-tension, with the hero hanging from a cliff.
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