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The rope broke under the strain.

The recent decline in the dollar has put a bigger strain on the economic system. Migration into the cities is putting a strain on already stretched resources.

Jogging puts a lot of strain on the knees. I strained a muscle in my back playing squash. Don't watch TV in the dark - you'll strain your eyes!

Could you strain the vegetables, please. The oil in which the fish is fried is strained off and used to cook potatoes.

The collaboration between these somewhat eccentric men was filled with strain and compromise on both sides, but in the end they appear to have gotten on well.

1) I strained to smile. 2) She strained her eyes but she couldn't see anything. 3) He strained his muscles to show off.

A strain is when a muscle is damaged. A sprain is when a joint, such as a knee, ankle or wrist is damaged.

the best way to recover from an illness is to relax, not to strain oneself in any way, take some form of mild exercise.

muscle strain

Make sure they are in a position that is comfortable for them. This will ease the strain on the heart. Sitting them on the floor means they are less likely to hurt themselves if they collapse.

However, it is usually impossible to differentiate a fracture, sprain or strain without an x-ray.

The outbreak had been a major strain on the country's economy, affecting domestic consumption and tourism.

He burned himself while he was straining the potatoes.

Having to manage all this information often puts a lot of strain on product managers, who then do not have enough time to deal with day-to-day activities.