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strain in Czech

strain in Czech is kmen, cedit — strain means to injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.

strain in Czech

kmen
noun
(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
cedit
verb
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.

What does "strain" mean?

  1. verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
    "Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again."
  2. verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
    "The students strained to finish the project before the deadline."
  3. verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
    "Strain the tea into a clean cup so no leaves get in."
  4. noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
    "Money worries can cause a lot of strain in a marriage."
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strain in a sentence

  • Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again.
  • He strained his back lifting the sofa.
  • The students strained to finish the project before the deadline.
  • He strained every nerve to reach the top of the hill.

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What is "strain" in Czech?
"strain" in Czech is kmen, cedit. strain means: To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
How do you use "strain" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again." In Czech, "strain" is kmen, cedit.
Are there other ways to say "strain" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "strain": kmen, cedit.
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