1. to stretch or draw tight , (Iliad by Homer); κ. τὰ ὅπλα to draw the cables taut , (Herdotus Historicus)

2. to stretch so as to torture , (Demosthenes Orator), etc.

3. to stretch or draw in a straight line , (Herdotus Historicus)

4. to hold tight down , (Plutarch)

5. intransitive to stretch oneself : hence,

6. to extend or run straight towards , Lat. tendere, (Herdotus Historicus): absolute to extend , (Herdotus Historicus)

7. to strive against, strive earnestly, be vehement , (Euripides): aor1 participle, with all one's might , λέγω κατατείνας (Plato Philosophus) (ML)