Straining

a. & n.

1.

a. & n. from Strain. Straining piece (Arch.) a short piece of timber in a truss, used to maintain the ends of struts or rafters, and keep them from slipping. See Illust. of Queen-post.

Noun	1.	straining - an intense or violent exertion Synonyms: strain
	2.	straining - the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean Synonyms: overrefinement, twisting, torture, distortion
Adj.	1.	straining - taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; "his final, straining burst of speed"; "a strenuous task"; "your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here"- F.D.Roosevelt Synonyms: arduous, strenuous

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