strain

noun

1.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
Derived from:
strain
2.
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
4.
(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
5.
a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
6.
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
7.
injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
Derived from:
strain
8.
the general meaning or substance of an utterance
9.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
Derived from:
strain strenuous
10.
an intense or violent exertion
Derived from:
strain strenuous
11.
the act of singing