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What Does Straining Mean?

Verb

  • To make a lot of effort to do something, like lifting something heavy or trying hard to hear.
  • To stretch something tightly, like a rubber band or a piece of string.

Straining — Full Explanation

Straining means trying really hard to do something. Like when you lift something heavy or when you focus really hard on a puzzle.

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Straining Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
खिंचाव करना

khinchav karna

तनाव

tanaav

खिंचाव

khinchav

kannada
ತೀವ್ರ ಒತ್ತಣೆ in ಕನ್ನಡ

tīvra ottane

ಶ್ರಮಿಸುವುದು in ಕನ್ನಡ

śramisuvudu

ಕಷ್ಟಪಡುವುದು in ಕನ್ನಡ

kaṣṭapaḍuvudu

bengali
চাপ দেওয়া

chap dewa

কষ্ট করা

kosto kora

চেষ্টা করা

chesta kora

spanish
esforzarse

esforzarse

tensión

tenshion

esfuerzo

esfuerzo

Frequently Asked Questions About Straining

What does 'straining' mean?
Straining means using a lot of effort to do something, like lifting something heavy or trying really hard to understand.
How do you pronounce 'straining'?
You say 'straining' like this: str-ay-ning.
What is the origin of the word 'straining'?
The word 'straining' comes from the Old French word 'estrainier', which means to stretch or to exert.
What is the meaning of 'straining' in Spanish?
The word 'straining' in Spanish is 'esfuerzo' (esfuerzo).