Carew Castle and Tidal Mill - Over the next few weeks we're bringing you the historical facts behind some common sayings. Day 5 On Tenterhooks Meaning: Being in a state of tension
![The last remaining tenterhook frames in the world. Tenterhooks were used to stretch and dry cloth after weaving Stock Photo - Alamy The last remaining tenterhook frames in the world. Tenterhooks were used to stretch and dry cloth after weaving Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/FNKN9P/the-last-remaining-tenterhook-frames-in-the-world-tenterhooks-were-FNKN9P.jpg)
The last remaining tenterhook frames in the world. Tenterhooks were used to stretch and dry cloth after weaving Stock Photo - Alamy
![The last remaining tenterhook frames in the world. Tenterhooks were used to stretch and dry cloth after weaving Stock Photo - Alamy The last remaining tenterhook frames in the world. Tenterhooks were used to stretch and dry cloth after weaving Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/FNKMBC/the-last-remaining-tenterhook-frames-in-the-world-tenterhooks-were-FNKMBC.jpg)