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straining

/ˈstreɪnɪŋ/

straining out

strainingnoun

strainings

Translations

напряжение

The straining of the rope was evident as it held the heavy load.

Напряжение веревки было очевидно, когда она держала тяжелый груз.

процеживание

The straining of the soup removed all the unwanted particles.

Процеживание супа удалило все нежелательные частицы.

Additional translations

натяжение

усилие

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

straininggerund / present participle

/ˈstreɪnɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is exerting effort or under tension.

Definitions

Exerting effort, force, or tension; under strain.

A straining rope threatened to snap.

Synonyms

strainverb

straining

Gerund

strained

Past Simple

strained

Past Participle

straining

Gerund

/streɪn/

Translations

напрягать

He had to strain his eyes to see the small print.

Ему пришлось напрягать глаза, чтобы увидеть мелкий шрифт.

процеживать

She strained the pasta before adding the sauce.

Она процедила пасту перед добавлением соуса.

натягивать

He strained the rope to its limit.

Он натянул веревку до предела.

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

straingerund / present participle

straining

Derived from the present participle, used before a noun to denote something that is applying force or effort.

Definitions

Applying continuous force or effort; exerting pressure.

The straining engine emitted a high-pitched whine.

Synonyms

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.