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Phonetic Respelling: [ streyn ]

Definition: Play

verb. and noun. 1 to stretch beyond the proper point or limit; 2 to pull or stretch tight; 3 to remove by filtering.

Sentence: Play Play

Pleasestrainthe water from the lettuce.

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Please strain the water from the lettuce.

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That strain of bacteria is an aerobe.

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An antibiotic-resistant strain of staph was found at the hospital.

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The burgeoning population of Las Vegas puts a strain on the area's resource.

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A virulent strain of flu attacked both the very young and the very old.

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She used the cheesecloth to strain liquid from the ricotta cheese.

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Athletes strain to be the best to the wild and thunderous what?

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You may overreach your arm and strain a muscle. OR He may overreach his ability.

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The caryatid appeared to be grimacing from the strain.

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It appears to be a recrudescent strain of the plague.

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Synonyms: Play

extend; fatigue; injure; pull; stretch; tighten

Antonyms: Play

rest

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