Straining Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Straining

Meaning 1 : an intense or violent exertion

    Synonyms : strain
Meaning 2 : the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

    Synonyms : distortion,  overrefinement,  torture,  twisting
Meaning 3 : taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

    Example : his final, straining burst of speed

    Synonyms : arduous,  strenuous


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