strain

strain · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A force tending to stretch or deform.

  2. 2.

    Mental or emotional stress.

  3. 3.

    A particular breed or variety.

  4. 4.

    [as verb]To make a great effort; to injure by overexertion.

Forms

plural: strains

Related words

See also: pressure, stress, variety
Synonyms: pressure, stress, variety

Etymology

From Old French estraindre ("to squeeze, press"), from Latin stringere.