tenterhooks

tenterhooks
subs.
On tenterhooks, Met.: use adj., P. μετέωρος, ὀρθός.
Be on tenterhooks, v.: P. αἰωρεῖσθαι, Ar. and P. ἐπαίρεσθαι, P. and V. ἀ̆ναπτεροῦσθαι (Xen.).
Keep on tenterhooks: P. and V. ἀναπτεροῦν (acc.) (Plat.).