Definitions
of strain
1. [n] - (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress 2. [n] - injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse) 3. [n] - (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces 4. [n] - an intense or violent exertion 5. [v] - stretch or force to the limit 6. [v] - use to the utmost
Quotes
- Example use of the word strain1. results in swelling and pain 2. his responsibilities were a constant strain 3. the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him 4. exert vigorously or to full capacity 5. He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro 6. Don't strain your mind too much 7. strain the rope
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