Definition:
straining
- strainingPull or push forcibly at something
- strainingMake a strenuous and continuous effort
- strainingDrain off (liquid) in this way
- strainingPour (a mainly liquid substance) through a porous or perforated device or material in order to separate out any solid matter
- strainingSTRAIN, to exert to the utmost
- strainingInjure (a limb, muscle, or organ) by overexerting it or twisting it awkwardly
- strainingCause liquid to drain off (food that has been boiled, soaked, or canned) by using such a device
- strainingEmbrace (someone) tightly
- strainingForce (a part of one's body or oneself) to make a strenuous or unusually great effort
- strainingMake severe or excessive demands on
- strainingStretch (something) tightly