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strain

UK
/streɪn/
US
/streɪn/
strain out

Translations

strainnoun
strains
pl
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contrainteSens général et technique : pression, effort ou sollicitation exercée sur quelque chose.
The strain on the bridge was evident after the heavy trucks passed over it.
La contrainte exercée sur le pont était évidente après le passage des camions lourds.
soucheBiologie, microbiologie : variante d’une espèce, d’une plante ou d’un microorganisme.
Scientists discovered a new strain of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.
Les scientifiques ont découvert une nouvelle souche de bactérie résistante aux antibiotiques.
élongationMédecine et sport : lésion musculaire due à un effort excessif ou à un étirement.
After the marathon he was diagnosed with a hamstring strain.
Après le marathon, on lui a diagnostiqué une élongation des ischio-jambiers.
Additional translations
tensionSens courant : état de tension, de stress ou de nervosité.
airAu sens de mélodie ou de motif musical, souvent au pluriel ou dans un registre littéraire.
tendanceSens figuré : inclination, orientation ou tonalité dominante.
Synonyms
tension
stress
pressure
burden
load
difficulty
trial
ordeal
strain
distress
strainverb
strained
Past Simple
strained
Past Participle
straining
Gerund
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se foulerMédecine/sport : se blesser par effort excessif ou étirement.
He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.
Il s’est foulé le dos en soulevant la lourde boîte.
filtrerCuisine et technique : faire passer un liquide à travers un filtre ou une passoire.
She strained the pasta to remove the excess water.
Elle a filtré les pâtes pour enlever l’excès d’eau.
tendreSens physique : mettre sous tension ou jusqu’à la limite.
The rope strained under the weight of the heavy load.
La corde se tendait sous le poids de la lourde charge.
s’efforcerSens figuré : faire un effort intense ou continu.
He strained to hear the faint sound coming from the distance.
Il s’efforçait d’entendre le faible bruit venant de la distance.
Additional translations
égoutterTrès courant en cuisine quand il s’agit d’enlever l’eau ou un liquide.
Synonyms
stress
tension
pressure
distort
overexert
wrench
squeeze
tighten
strainadjective
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Attributive use, e.g. "strain gauge", where the noun modifies another noun.
de contrainteTechnique, matériaux et structures.
Engineers installed strain gauges to monitor deformation in the bridge.
Les ingénieurs ont installé des jauges de contrainte pour surveiller la déformation du pont.

Definitions

strainnoun
A force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage.
The strain on the bridge was evident after the heavy trucks passed over it.
A particular type or quality of a plant, animal, or microorganism, especially one that is different in some way from others of the same group.
Scientists discovered a new strain of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.
A state of tension or stress resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
The constant strain of working long hours took a toll on her health.
A melody or tune.
The strains of the violin could be heard from the concert hall.
An injury to a muscle, tendon, or ligament caused by overstretching or excessive effort.
After the marathon he was diagnosed with a hamstring strain.
A particular tendency, quality, or disposition in a persons character or in something such as an argument or style.
There is a strong practical strain in her approach to problem-solving.
strainverb
To force a part of one's body or oneself to make a strenuous or unusually great effort.
He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.
To pour a liquid through a porous or perforated device or material in order to separate out any solid matter.
She strained the pasta to remove the excess water.
To stretch something to its maximum limit or capacity.
The rope strained under the weight of the heavy load.
To make a strenuous or continuous effort.
He strained to hear the faint sound coming from the distance.
strainadjective
(attributive) Relating to, measuring, or resisting strain in materials or structures.
Engineers installed strain gauges to monitor deformation in the bridge.
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