Definition of straining
English to English noun - an intense or violent exertion
source: WordNet 3.0 - the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
source: WordNet 3.0 adjective satellite - taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
His final, straining burst of speed.
A strenuous task.
Your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here.
source: WordNet 3.0
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straining, straying, strang, streaming, staring, strings, stirring, steering, strewing, suturing, starring, strain gage, sistering, strung, strain gauge, stuttering, scottering, shoestring, stramineous, shoe string
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