Straining Definition
straining
adjective
- 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
noun
- an intense or violent exertion
- the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
"Straining" in song lyrics
See how straining is used in real songs:
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"Yo all you rap cats that do your thing straining"
Akrobatik f/ Mr. Eon (The High & Mighty) — Sportscenter
Words that rhyme with straining
Usage tips for "straining"
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