Tent

An instrument made of compre ed sponge, laminaria, tupelo, or other material that increases in volume by the absorption of water; it is used chiefly for dilating the cervix of tht uterus. T., Cornstalk, a tent made of dried cornstalk pith. T., Laminaria, a tent made of dried Lam inaria stems. T., Sponge, a tent made of com pre ed dry sponge. T.-wine, a Spanish wine of dark-red color.