tenu

Example:The spider's tenuous thread held her across the widening chasm.

Definition:A very slender thread or line

Example:The tenuously stretched rope offered no real support for anyone trying to cross the gap.

Definition:A rope that is stretched very thin and taut

Example:Her tenuous grasp on the violin technique made it clear she needed more practice.

Definition:A weak or shaky hold or understanding of something

Example:The suspect's tenuous connection to the crime scene was enough to raise suspicion.

Definition:A slim and almost unnecessary link between two things

Example:His tenuously held position in the firm left him vulnerable to any criticism or challenge.

Definition:A position that is weak and not strongly supported