strain

(eg. synonym, human, butterfly )

strain /ˈstreɪn/ ?

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(n) (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
(n) difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
(n) a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
(n) (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
(n) a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
(n) (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
(n) injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
(n) the general meaning or substance of an utterance
(n) an effortful attempt to attain a goal
(n) an intense or violent exertion
(n) the act of singing
(v) to exert much effort or energy
(v) test the limits of
(v) use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
(v) separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
(v) cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
(v) become stretched or tense or taut
(v) remove by passing through a filter
(v) rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender
(v) alter the shape of (something) by stress

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"Over the last five years, the sustained strategic demand ...... is placing a strain on the Army's all-volunteer force," Schoomaker told the commission in a Capitol Hill hearing.
on Dec 13, 2006 By: Peter Schoomaker Source: International Herald Tribune
"If it was a strain I'd be able to play with it, trust me," Tomlinson said. "A lot of guys have strains."
on Jan 5, 2009 By: LaDainian Tomlinson Source: San Francisco Chronicle
"It's just gone from one thing to another thing," said Beckham. "Maybe it's time for me to just say, 'I need the rest,' and get it right and don't come back until it's right. It doesn't feel good. With a ligament strain it is four to six...
on Aug 30, 2007 By: David Beckham Source: Yahoo! Eurosport