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strained adjective

  /stɹeɪ̯nd/
  • Under tension; tense.
 gespannen

strain verb

  /stɹeɪn/
  • (transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.
 afscheiden, zeven, scheiden
  • (transitive) To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
 forceren
  • (ambitransitive) To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
 overstrekken

strain noun

  /stɹeɪn/
  • (archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.
 bloedlijn
strained muscle
spierverrekking
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