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straining: verb
strain: noun
strain: I. noun II. intransitive verb III. transitive verb

straining VB

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straining to defecate imperf MED

napenjanje ob defekaciji imperf

strain¹ [streɪn] N BIOL (breed)

strain of animals

vrsta f

strain of plants

sorta f

strain of virus

sev m

strain of virus

soj m

I . strain² [streɪn] N usu sing

1. strain no pl (physical pressure):

napor m

to put a strain on sth

2. strain fig (emotional pressure):

pritisk m

breme n

to be under a lot of strain

biti pod velikim pritiskom

3. strain (overexertion):

preobremenitev f

prenapenjanje n

4. strain no pl PHYS (degree of distortion):

stress and strain

5. strain (pulled tendon, muscle):

nateg m

preteg m

II . strain² [streɪn] VB intr

1. strain (pull):

vleči [perf povleči]

the dog is straining at the leash

pes vleče povodec

2. strain (try hard):

III . strain² [streɪn] VB trans to strain sth

1. strain (pull):

to strain sth

vleči kaj [perf povleči kaj]

to strain sth

nategniti si kaj

to strain sth

pretegniti si kaj

2. strain (overexert):

to strain sth

preobremenjevati kaj [perf preobremeniti kaj]

to strain one's eyes

3. strain fig (tear at):

to strain sth

prenapenjati kaj [perf prenapeti kaj]

4. strain:

to strain sth

to strain sth

precejati kaj [perf precediti kaj]

to strain sth

Usage examples with straining

the dog is straining at the leash

pes vleče povodec

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English

Signs include blood in the urine and straining to urinate and defecate. en.wikipedia.org

Fox, however recommenced tunnelling, straining every muscle to expedite the work. en.wikipedia.org

The men saunter threateningly through the streets, with fierce-looking dogs straining at the leash. www.dailymail.co.uk

I could never get over his 3/4 rear view of a character's eyeball straining to see something behind him. en.wikipedia.org

The release of emergency ballast caused a sharp pitching up, straining the ship against the mooring line. en.wikipedia.org

You can pre-cook the rabbit in the stock the day or so before and leave in the stock in the fridge before straining and making the risotto. www.independent.co.uk

Causes for this include frequent or chronic constipation, straining to have a bowel movement, diets low in fiber, and pregnancy. en.wikipedia.org

Even before computer keyboards turned so many people into carpal-tunnel sufferers, the ballpoint pen was already straining hands and wrists. www.theatlantic.com

This rupture may be the result of forceful or strained bowel movement or caused by heavy lifting, coughing or straining. en.wikipedia.org

In each, a muscular man holds a straining stallion, symbolizing the enormity of trade and the government in its role as enforcer. en.wikipedia.org

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