Strain ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Strain ( noun )

1. A force that stretches or pulls something, especially a muscle or rope.
2. An injury caused by overuse or overstretching of a muscle or ligament.
3. A particular variety of a plant or animal.
4. A particular type of something, such as a product or a culture.
5. A great effort or attempt to do something.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french estreindre, based on latin stringere "to bind, draw tight", from the verb tendere "to stretch". the noun originally denoted a physical strain or effort, later a mental one, and later still a musical or rhythmic pattern.

Examples:

1. He felt a strain in his back.
2. A strain of flu that is resistant to drugs.
3. A new strain of wheat.
4. The cultural strains of living in two different worlds.
5. The strain of trying to meet deadlines.

(As a verb)

Strain ( verb )

1. A force that stretches or pulls something, especially a muscle or rope.
2. An injury caused by overuse or overstretching of a muscle or ligament.
3. A particular variety of a plant or animal.
4. A particular type of something, such as a product or a culture.
5. A great effort or attempt to do something.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french estreindre, based on latin stringere "to bind, draw tight", from the verb tendere "to stretch". the noun originally denoted a physical strain or effort, later a mental one, and later still a musical or rhythmic pattern.

Examples:

1. He felt a strain in his back.
2. A strain of flu that is resistant to drugs.
3. A new strain of wheat.
4. The cultural strains of living in two different worlds.
5. The strain of trying to meet deadlines.