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

I . strain¹ [streɪn] N no pl

1. strain no pl (pressure):

strain

tensão f

to be under a lot of strain

estar sob grande stress m

to put a strain on sth

fazer pressão f sobre a. c.

2. strain no pl PHYS:

strain

3. strain MED:

strain

lesão resultante de esforço excessivo f

II . strain¹ [streɪn] VB intr

strain

III . strain¹ [streɪn] VB trans

1. strain (stretch):

strain

2. strain (overexert):

to strain one's eyes

forçar a vista

3. strain coffee:

strain

coar

to strain sth through sth

coar a. c. através de a. c.

strain² N

1. strain (variety):

strain of animal

raça f

strain of virus

cepa f

2. strain MUS:

strain

tom m

Usage examples with strain

to strain one's eyes

forçar a vista

to strain sth through sth

coar a. c. através de a. c.

to put a strain on sth

fazer pressão f sobre a. c.

to be under a lot of strain

estar sob grande stress m

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Dentistry utilizes photoelasticity to analyze strain in denture materials. en.wikipedia.org

There's no filter, press, sieve, or any way to strain brewed coffee liquid from grounds either save one or two soup spoons. www.cnet.com

Without the right quantity or composition of tears, discomfort or pain may result -- in addition to blurry vision and eye strain. www.digitaljournal.com

He never recovered but worked on under increasing debility and strain till he died in 1951, still only 53 years of age. en.wikipedia.org

The nanowire-based morphology offers reduced internal reflection, facile strain relaxation and increased defect tolerance. en.wikipedia.org

This mouse strain recapitulates many of the features of the human disease and promises to provide insights into the pathogenesis of the disease. en.wikipedia.org

It is also the name of a strain of bacteria that causes skin disease. en.wikipedia.org

Similitude is a term used widely in fracture mechanics relating to the strain life approach. en.wikipedia.org

Also, sealing cracks and crevices around homes puts less strain on home appliances and can save time, money and hassle by preventing major repairs. en.wikipedia.org

The very tall braced undercarriage was made unretractable so that the fuselage would be able to take the strain of the heavy cargo. en.wikipedia.org

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