noun

straining

noun

The act of exerting great effort, especially with the muscles.

"You could hear his straining as he hauled the crate upstairs."

The process of passing a liquid through a strainer.

"Straining the stock removes the bones and vegetables."

How to Use Straining

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of straining — either working hard physically or filtering a liquid.

strainings plural

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