a particular breed, type, or variety of something

physical or mental effort

शारीरिक या मानसिक प्रयास

English Usage: The strain of his long hours at work was beginning to show.

Hindi Usage: उसके काम के लंबे घंटों का तनाव दिखने लगा था।

to exert oneself to the utmost

to pull or stretch tightly

कसकर खींचना या फैलाना

English Usage: Don't strain the rope too much, or it will break.

Hindi Usage: रस्सी को ज्यादा न खीचो, वरना यह टूट जाएगी।