strain -
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
deformation alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it
natural philosophy,
physics the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
strain -
(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress; "his responsibilities were a constant strain"; "the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him"
music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest"
tucket,
fanfare,
flourish (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments; "he entered to a flourish of trumpets"; "her arrival was greeted with a rousing fanfare"
glissando a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale
roulade (music) an elaborate run of several notes sung to one syllable
leitmotif,
leitmotiv a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
theme song a melody that recurs and comes to represent a musical play or movie
melodic theme,
musical theme,
idea,
theme the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"
voice,
part a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated; "the voice of the law"; "the Times is not the voice of New York"; "conservatism has many voices"
strain -
a special variety of domesticated animals within a species; "he experimented on a particular breed of white rats"; "he created a new strain of sheep"
try,
attempt,
endeavor,
endeavour,
effort earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
strain -
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups; "a new strain of microorganisms"
strain -
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension; "she endured the stresses and strains of life"; "he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger"- R.J.Samuelson
meaning,
substance the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
Verb
strain -
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity; "He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro"; "Don't strain your mind too much"
rub move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin"
cookery,
cooking,
preparation the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife"
strain -
Any sustained note or movement; a song; a distinct portion of an ode or other poem; also, the pervading note, or burden, of a song, poem, oration, book, etc. ; theme; motive; manner; style.
strain -
A particular breed or race of animal, microbe etc.
strain -
A portion of music divided off by a double bar; a complete musical period or sentence; a movement, or any rounded subdivision of a movement.
strain A stimulus or succession of stimuli of such magnitude as to tend to disrupt the homeostasis of the organism.
strain To separate or isolate components from one another with the help of a filter.
strain A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence.
strain A group of individuals derived by descent from a single individual within a species.
strain Injury to a muscle due to overstretching of the muscle fibers.
strain A population or type of organisms that is genetically different from others of the same species and possessing a set of defined characteristics.
strain Nervousness resulting from mental stress.
strain To separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements.
strain Deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces.
strain Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension.
strain The general meaning or substance of an utterance.
strain An effortful attempt to attain a goal.
strain An intense or violent exertion.
strain The act of singing.
strain To test the limits of.
strain To exert much effort or energy on (e.g. ears, eyes, etc.).
strain To use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity.
strain To cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious.
strain To rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender.
strain To alter the shape of (something) by stress.
