strain

/stɹˈe‍ɪn/

/ˈstɹeɪn/

[noun] [verb]

Strain

[NOUN]

a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

synonyms : breed

stock

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

the tune or sound of a musical piece or song

synonyms : air

difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension

synonyms : stress

(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress

synonyms : mental strain

nervous strain

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

synonyms : form

var.

variant

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

synonyms : nisus

pains

striving

the act of singing

synonyms : song

an intense or violent exertion

synonyms : straining

the general meaning or substance of an utterance

synonyms : tenor

an injury to a muscle or tendon often caused by overexertion

to strain

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to separate the solid part of a food from the liquid part by pouring it through something with many small holes called a sieve

synonyms : sieve

sift

to exert much effort or energy

synonyms : reach

strive

use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

synonyms : extend

test the limits of

synonyms : stress

try

cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

synonyms : tense

tense up

antonyms : relax

alter the shape of (something) by stress

synonyms : deform

distort

remove by passing through a filter

synonyms : filter

filter out

filtrate

separate out

become stretched or tense or taut

synonyms : tense

rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender

synonyms : puree

Examples

1. The tennis player's powerful serve put a lot of strain on her elbow.

2. The athlete felt a strain in his forearm after lifting heavy weights.

3. I strained the vegetable stock after simmering carrots and onions to achieve a clear liquid.

4. I adjusted the brightness of the screen to reduce eye strain.

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