noun
Uncommon
straining
Straining (noun) means the act of exerting great effort, especially with the muscles. Example: “You could hear his straining as he hauled the crate upstairs.”
noun
1
The act of exerting great effort, especially with the muscles.
"You could hear his straining as he hauled the crate upstairs."
2
The process of passing a liquid through a strainer.
"Then after that process which Culverwel describes as so many strainings, refinings, and clarifyings, the mind is prepared for a true insight into the real nature of the world by way of intuition."
— John de Boer, The Theory of Knowledge of the Cambridge Platonists (1931)
"Straining the stock removes the bones and vegetables."
How to use straining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of straining — either working hard physically or filtering a liquid.
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What does “straining” mean?
The word “straining” means the act of exerting great effort, especially with the muscles. In plain terms, the ongoing act of straining — either working hard physically or filtering a liquid.
How do you use “straining” in a sentence?
Here is “straining” used in a sentence: “You could hear his straining as he hauled the crate upstairs.”
What part of speech is “straining”?
“Straining” is a noun.
Is “straining” a common word?
“Straining” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “straining” have?
“Straining” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of exerting great effort, especially with the muscles.
