strain
strayn
- n (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
- n difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
she endured the stresses and strains of life - n a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
- n (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 - n a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
he created a new strain of sheep - n (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
a new strain of microorganisms - 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
straining our ears to hear - v test the limits of
- v use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
Don't strain your mind too much - 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
"the rope strained when the weight was attached - 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
- The virulent H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been confirmed as the source of a bird flu outbreak on an English farm.
- The study also finds that the resistant strain did not arise from overuse of Tamiflu; in fact, during the past flu season, the resistant strain was found widely in countries with .
- The current vaccine is designed to offer some protection against the Tamiflu-resistant strain.