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Meaning of
straining
in English
straining
us
//ˈstreɪnɪŋ//
uk
//ˈstrei̯nɪŋ//
#common
Lemma:
strain
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Verb
exerting
effort
beyond
normal
limits
;
struggling
holding
something
tightly
;
clasping
separating
liquids
from
solids
(
using
a
filter
)
stretching
one's
senses
or
faculties
to
force
or
constrain
with
effort
;
causing
unease
Compounds / Phrases
overstraining