# strains

Pronunciation: say "STRAYNZ" /stɹeɪnz/

## Noun

1. Plural of strain. — plural of strain
   - Simple: Plural of strain. Use this form when you mean more than one strain.
   - _Researchers compared several bacterial strains for antibiotic resistance._
   - _The orchestra opened with the familiar strains of the national anthem._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present indicative of strain. — third-person singular simple present indicative of strain
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of strain. Use this form with 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
   - _He strains the freshly brewed tea through a fine metal sieve._
   - _The heavy cargo strains the aging suspension cables of the bridge._

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