strain

Meaning of strain in English

Noun

1. the process of stretching or pulling tightly, or the condition of being tightly stretched or pulled

Keep a strain on the rope.

2. the state of tension or exhaustion resulting from worry or overwork

the strain of grief[worry]

3. a problem or difficulty that uses up strength, patience or resources

The work was a great strain on him. ー For him, this work is a great burden.

4. the physical condition of a part of your body being inflexible and hard to bend by making it work too hard

5. an injury caused by sudden stretching or turning it too much; muscular strain

Treatment for strains and sprains is similar.
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Verb

1. make tense

2. pull, push, or stretch something forcibly or tightly

They strained the wires in the fence.

3. injure a joint by sudden stretching or turning it too much

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