straining
21straining arch — an arch for resisting thrusts, as in a flying buttress. Also, strainer arch. [1840 50] * * * …
22straining sill — (in a roof with a queen post) a compression member lying along the tie beam and separating the feet of the struts. * * * …
23straining beam — noun A horizontal truss joining the queen posts in rafters …
24straining at the leash — Meaning Be enthusiastic to free whatever is restricting you an get on with something. Origin Like a dog held by a lead …
25straining off — выжимающий …
26be straining at the leash — to be very eager to do something that you are being prevented from doing at the present time. Meanwhile we hear that our soldiers have reached a peak of fitness and are straining at the leash …
27Tenesmus — Straining, especially long continued, ineffectual and painful straining, at stool or in urination. Straining at stool is called rectal tenesmus; straining at urination is called vesical tenesmus. * * * A painful spasm of the urogenital diaphragm… …
28Pulled hamstring — Straining of the hamstring, also known as a pulled hamstring, is defined as an excessive stretch or tear of muscle fibers and related tissues.GradesGrade 1Sensation of cramp or tightness and a slight feeling of pain when the muscles are stretched …
29vesical tenesmus — straining to urinate …
30hogging — Straining of the ship that tends to make the bow and stern lower than the middle portion (See Sagging) …