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straining

strain
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [streyn]
    • /streɪn/
    • /streɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [streyn]
    • /streɪn/

Definitions of straining word

  • verb with object straining to draw tight or taut, especially to the utmost tension; stretch to the full: to strain a rope. 1
  • verb with object straining to exert to the utmost: to strain one's ears to catch a sound. 1
  • verb with object straining to impair, injure, or weaken (a muscle, tendon, etc.) by stretching or overexertion. 1
  • verb with object straining to cause mechanical deformation in (a body or structure) as the result of stress. 1
  • verb with object straining to stretch beyond the proper point or limit: to strain the meaning of a word. 1
  • verb with object straining to make excessive demands upon: to strain one's luck; to strain one's resources. 1
See all 33 definitions of straining

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Origin of straining

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English streinen (v.) < Old French estrein-, stem of estreindre to press tightly, grip < Latin stringere to bind, tie, draw tight. See stringent

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Parts of speech for Straining

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Straining

straining popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for straining

adj straining

  • appetent — having an eager longing or desire
  • impatient — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.

noun straining

All 4 Synonyms of straining

Related words

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    (in a queen-post roof) a horizontal beam uniting the tops of the two queen posts, and resisting the thrust of the roof.

  • agonistic

    striving for effect; strained

  • beef bouillon

    a broth made either by straining water in which bits of lean beef have been cooked or by dissolving beef extract in hot water.

  • bouillon

    Bouillon is a liquid made by boiling meat and bones or vegetables in water and used to make soups and sauces.

  • colander

    A colander is a container in the shape of a bowl with holes in it which you wash or drain food in.

  • elutriate

    Separate (lighter and heavier particles in a mixture) by suspension in an upward flow of liquid or gas.
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