Definition of strain

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Strain (n.) A change of form or dimensions of a solid or liquid mass, produced by a stress..

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Restraint :: Restraint (n.) The state of being restrained.
Riotous :: Riotous (a.) Involving, or engaging in, riot; wanton; unrestrained; luxurious..
Hard :: Hard (adv.) With tension or strain of the powers; violently; with force; tempestuously; vehemently; vigorously; energetically; as, to press, to blow, to rain hard; hence, rapidly; as, to run hard..
Swealed :: Swaying (n.) An injury caused by violent strains or by overloading; -- said of the backs of horses.
Chak :: Chak (v. i.) To toss up the head frequently, as a horse to avoid the restraint of the bridle..
Lawless :: Lawless (a.) Not subject to, or restrained by, the law of morality or of society; as, lawless men or behavior..
Contain :: Contain (v. t.) To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.
Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To stretch or strain, in a figurative sense; hence, to harass, or oppress by extortion..
Self-restrained :: Self-restrained (a.) Restrained by one's self or itself; restrained by one's own power or will.
Fetter :: Fetter (n.) Anything that confines or restrains; a restraint.
Easy :: Easy (v. t.) At ease; free from pain, trouble, or constraint.
Superstrata :: Superstrain (v. t.) To overstrain.
Unreserved :: Unreserved (a.) Not reserved; not kept back; not withheld in part; unrestrained.
Audacity :: Audacity (n.) Reckless daring; presumptuous impudence; -- implying a contempt of law or moral restraints.
Strain :: Strain (a.) To draw with force; to extend with great effort; to stretch; as, to strain a rope; to strain the shrouds of a ship; to strain the cords of a musical instrument..
Distrainor :: Distrainor (n.) One who distrains; the party distraining goods or chattels.
Straint :: Straining () a. & n. from Strain.
Burst :: Burst (v. t.) To break or rend by violence, as by an overcharge or by strain or pressure, esp. from within; to force open suddenly; as, to burst a cannon; to burst a blood vessel; to burst open the doors..
Keeping :: Keeping (n.) A holding; restraint; custody; guard; charge; care; preservation.
Restrain :: Restrain (v. t.) To hinder from unlimited enjoiment; to abridge.
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