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Definition of Strains
Strain Strain Strain, n. (Hort.)
A cultural subvariety that is only slightly differentiated.
Strain Strain Strain, n. [See Strene.]
1. Race; stock; generation; descent; family.
He is of a noble strain. --Shak.
With animals and plants a cross between different
varieties, or between individuals of the same
variety but of another strain, gives vigor and
fertility to the offspring. --Darwin.
2. Hereditary character, quality, or disposition.
Intemperance and lust breed diseases, which,
propogated, spoil the strain of nation. --Tillotson.
3. Rank; a sort. ``The common strain.' --Dryden.
Strain Strain Strain (str[=a]n), v. i.
1. To make violent efforts. ``Straining with too weak a
wing.' --Pope.
To build his fortune I will strain a little. --Shak.
2. To percolate; to be filtered; as, water straining through
a sandy soil.