straining as a noun: - 1
- 2
as an adjective: - 1
straining
noun
1 straining
An intense or violent exertion.
synonym: strain.
Polish: wytężanie się, naprężanie się, napinanie się, wysilanie się, sprężanie się, gimnastykowanie się, natężanie się
2 straining
adjective
1 straining
Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance:
— His final, straining burst of speed.
synonyms: arduous, strenuous.
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