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What Does Strain Mean?

Verb

  • To use a lot of effort to do something, like lifting something heavy.
  • To make something tighter or to stretch it.

Noun

  • A type of injury that happens when you pull a muscle too hard.
  • A kind or type of something, like a strain of plants or animals.

Strain — Full Explanation

Strain means to use a lot of effort to do something, like when you try really hard to lift something heavy.

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Strain Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
स्ट्रेन (strein)

strein

खिंचाव (khinchav)

khinchav

तनाव (tanaav)

tanaav

kannada
ಊರ (Oora)

oora

ತೂಕ (Tooka)

tooka

ಊರ (Oora)

oora

bengali
স্ট্রেইন (sṭrēin)

sṭrēin

পীড়ন (pīṛan)

pīṛan

চাপ (chāp)

chāp

spanish
estrés en español

estrés

esfuerzo en español

esfuerzo

tensión en español

tensión

Frequently Asked Questions About Strain

What does 'strain' mean?
The word 'strain' can mean to stretch something tightly or to put a lot of effort into something. It can also refer to a type of injury when you pull a muscle.
How do you pronounce 'strain'?
You pronounce 'strain' like this: str-ane, where 'str' sounds like the beginning of 'street' and 'ane' rhymes with 'rain'.
What is the origin of the word 'strain'?
The word 'strain' comes from the Latin word 'stringere', which means to draw tight or to bind.
What is the meaning of 'strain' in Spanish?
The word 'strain' in Spanish is 'tensión' (tensión).