Straining has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
an intense or violent exertion
2
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
3
The act by which one strains. (muscles, etc)
Verb
1
present participle of strain
Adjective
1
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"
Example Sentences
"his final, straining burst of speed"
adjective
"a strenuous task"
adjective
"your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here"
adjective
Broader Terms (hypernyms)