strain

[streɪn]

Definition:
1. The pressure that is put on something when a physical force stretches, pushes, or pulls it.
2. (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces.
3. Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension.
4. A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence.

Use 'strain' in a sentence:

1. Relations between the two families are strained.
2. She appeared strained and a little unnerved.
3. She strained against the ropes that held her.
4. Like all youngsters, he's straining at the leash to leave home.
5. The strain on the cable would be more than most materials could bear.
6. The sudden influx of visitors is straining hotels in the town to the limit.
7. Problems and countermeasures for the strain unit of belt conveyer.
8. The strain was pushing the high-strung foreign minister over the edge.
9. It would strain the link between Spain and the rest of the EU.
10. These repayments are putting a strain on our finances.
11. She finds it a strain to meet new people.
12. He spoke in a low, strained voice.
13. The strain within the rocks is suddenly released.
14. The filming imposed an additional strain on her.
15. Things are terrible at work and people are cracking under the strain.
16. I found it a strain having to concentrate for so long.
17. There are signs of strain.
18. Application of Hydraulic Pressure Strain Device.
19. Her face looked strained and weary.
20. People were straining to see what was going on.
21. Missed meals put a strain on your brain as your blood sugar level drops.
22. Their marriage is under great strain at the moment.
23. Strain off any excess liquid.
24. He was breaking up under the strain.
25. Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present.
26. I sometimes find it a strain to be responsible for the mortgage.
27. Her voice was so low he had to strain to catch it.
28. Her new job has put a great strain on her.
29. It wasn't long before the strain began to tell on our relationship.
30. She could hear the strains of Mozart through the window.
31. Can the ropes take the strain?
32. Use a colander to strain the vegetables.
33. Bend gently to the left without straining.
34. His constant complaints were straining our patience.
35. She was tired and under great strain.
36. He had a definite strain of snobbery in him.
37. The dogs were straining at the leash, eager to get to the park.
38. The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers.
39. Moving house put a severe strain on our finances.
40. She gave a strained laugh.
41. The steel frames began to buckle under the strain.
42. She's under a lot of strain. Just bear with her.
43. The wall collapsed under the strain.
44. The rope broke under the strain.
45. He burst to the surface, straining for air.
46. I strained my ears to catch what they were saying.
47. I had to strain to hear.
48. His heart won't stand the strain much longer.
49. Don't strain your eyes by reading in poor light.
50. The strain was beginning to tell on the rescue team.
51. I found it a strain looking after four children.
52. You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life.
53. He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job.
54. Our resources are strained to the utmost.