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1. n (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces n difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension n a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence n (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress n a special variety of domesticated animals within a species n (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups n injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain n the general meaning or substance of an utterance n an effortful attempt to attain a goal n an intense or violent exertion n the act of singing v to exert much effort or energy v test the limits of v use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity v separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements v cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious v become stretched or tense or taut v remove by passing through a filter v rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender v alter the shape of (something) by stress Source: ecdict

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