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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Cramp :: Cramp (v. t.) To compress; to restrain from free action; to confine and contract; to hinder.
Compulsion :: Compulsion (n.) The act of compelling, or the state of being compelled; the act of driving or urging by force or by physical or moral constraint; subjection to force..
Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To stretch or strain, in a figurative sense; hence, to harass, or oppress by extortion..
Distrain :: Distrain (v. t.) To rend; to tear.
Volta :: Volta (n.) A turning; a time; -- chiefly used in phrases signifying that the part is to be repeated one, two, or more times; as, una volta, once. Seconda volta, second time, points to certain modifications in the close of a repeated strain..
Uneasy :: Uneasy (a.) Not easy in manner; constrained; stiff; awkward; not graceful; as, an uneasy deportment..
Impotent :: Impotent (a.) Wanting the power of self-restraint; incontrolled; ungovernable; violent.
Constrained :: Constrained (a.) Marked by constraint; not free; not voluntary; embarrassed; as, a constrained manner; a constrained tone..
Colation :: Colation (n.) The act or process of straining or filtering.
Suppressible :: Suppress (v. t.) To stop; to restrain; to arrest the discharges of; as, to suppress a diarrhea, or a hemorrhage..
Spring :: Spring (v. t.) To crack or split; to bend or strain so as to weaken; as, to spring a mast or a yard..
Free :: Free (superl.) Unrestrained; immoderate; lavish; licentious; -- used in a bad sense.
Swingdevil :: Swing (n.) Free course; unrestrained liberty or license; tendency.
Strainer :: Strainer (n.) One who strains.
Bind :: Bind (v. i.) To exert a binding or restraining influence.
Franchise :: Franchise (a.) Exemption from constraint or oppression; freedom; liberty.
High-spirited :: High-spirited (a.) Full of spirit or natural fire; haughty; courageous; impetuous; not brooking restraint or opposition.
Countercheck :: Countercheck (n.) Any force or device designed to restrain another restraining force; a check upon a check.
Spontaneity :: Spontaneity (n.) The tendency to undergo change, characteristic of both animal and vegetable organisms, and not restrained or cheked by the environment..
Sotto Voce :: Sotto voce () With a restrained voice or moderate force; in an undertone.
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