strains

Definitions of strains in various dictionaries:

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

noun - difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension

noun - a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

noun - (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress

noun - a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

noun - injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse)

noun - the general meaning or substance of an utterance

noun - an effortful attempt to attain a goal

noun - an intense or violent exertion

noun - the act of singing

verb - to exert much effort or energy

verb - test the limits of

verb - use to the utmost

verb - separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

verb - cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

verb - become stretched or tense or taut

verb - remove by passing through a filter

verb - rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender

verb - alter the shape of (something) by stress

verb - to exert to the utmost