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straining

UK
/ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
straining out
strainingnoun
strainings
pl
Translations
effortAu sens d’un effort intense ou d’une forte sollicitation physique ou mentale.
The straining of the muscles was evident as he lifted the heavy weights.
L’effort des muscles était évident lorsqu’il soulevait les poids lourds.
filtrageAu sens de filtration d’un liquide à travers un matériau poreux.
The straining of the soup removed all the unwanted bits, leaving a smooth broth.
Le filtrage de la soupe a retiré tous les morceaux indésirables, laissant un bouillon lisse.
Additional translations
tensionAu sens de contrainte ou de tension exercée sur un corps ou un organisme.
Definitions
The act or process of exerting effort or force to achieve a particular result, often involving physical or mental stress.
The straining of the muscles was evident as he lifted the heavy weights.
The act of filtering or separating solid matter from a liquid by passing it through a porous material.
The straining of the soup removed all the unwanted bits, leaving a smooth broth.
Synonyms
tension
stress
strain
pressure
distortion
exertion
straininggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is exerting effort or under tension.
Translations
tenduAu sens de « sous tension », « tendu », pour un objet ou un matériau.
A straining rope threatened to snap.
Une corde tendue menaçait de se rompre.
Definitions
Exerting effort, force, or tension; under strain.
A straining rope threatened to snap.
Synonyms
strenuous
taxing
exhausting
draining
tiring
wearing
demanding
arduous
grueling
toilsome
laborious
stressful
exacting
strainverb

straining

ing-form

strained
Past Simple
strained
Past Participle
straining
ing-form
UK
/streɪn/
US
/streɪn/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
stress
tension
pressure
distort
overexert
wrench
squeeze
tighten
straingerund / present participle

straining

Derived from the present participle, used before a noun to denote something that is applying force or effort.
Translations
sollicitéSens technique : soumis à un effort ou à une pression continue.
The straining engine emitted a high-pitched whine.
Le moteur sollicité émettait un sifflement aigu.
Definitions
Applying continuous force or effort; exerting pressure.
The straining engine emitted a high-pitched whine.
Synonyms
strenuous
taxing
demanding
onerous
arduous
gruelling
laborious
exhausting
trying
burdensome
challenging
stressful
exertive
strainnoun
Definitions
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.
strainpast participle
Definitions
Showing signs of tension, effort, or stress; not relaxed or friendly.
She gave him a strained smile that revealed her discomfort.
strainadjective
Definitions
(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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