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1.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
2.
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
she endured the stresses and strains of life
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a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
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(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
his responsibilities were a constant strain
the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him
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a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
he created a new strain of sheep
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(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
a new strain of microorganisms
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a lineage or race of people
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injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
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the general meaning or substance of an utterance
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an effortful attempt to attain a goal
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an intense or violent exertion
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the act of singing
'strain' - used as a verb
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to exert much effort or energy
straining our ears to hear
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test the limits of
15.
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
Don't strain your mind too much
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separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
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cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
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become stretched or tense or taught
the rope strained when the weight was attached
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remove by passing through a filter
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rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender
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alter the shape of (something) by stress
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1. Strain / Plural
strains
2. Strain / Past
strained
3. Strain / Third Person
strains
4. Strain / Present Participle
straining
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