Uk English Meaning of strain

strain

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Definitions and Meaning of strain in English

Wordnet

strain (n)

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress

a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain

the general meaning or substance of an utterance

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

an intense or violent exertion

the act of singing

Wordnet

strain (v)

to exert much effort or energy

test the limits of

use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

become stretched or tense or taut

remove by passing through a filter

rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender

alter the shape of (something) by stress

Webster

strain (n.)

A cultural subvariety that is only slightly differentiated.

FAQs About the word strain

strain

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces, difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension, a succession of notes forming a

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