# straining

Pronunciation: say "STRAYN-ing" /ˈstɹeɪnɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of strain. — present participle and gerund of strain
   - Simple: Present participle of strain. Use this form for an action happening right now.
   - _The dog was straining against its leash to reach the squirrel._
   - _Workers were straining to push the truck out of the mud._

## Noun

2. A strong physical effort or exertion, especially one that overworks or stretches the muscles.
   - Simple: Hard physical effort that pushes the body or its muscles to the limit.
   - _The repeated straining of his lower back eventually caused an injury._
   - _Hours of straining against the stuck door left her completely exhausted._
3. The process of passing a liquid through a strainer to separate out solid pieces.
   - Simple: The act of passing a liquid through a tool to take out bits of solid.
   - _The straining of the broth through cheesecloth caught every last bone fragment._
   - _After the straining, the fruit juice was clear and free of pulp._

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