strained

• IPA^(key): /stɹeɪ̯nd/
• Rhymes: -eɪnd

strained (comparative more strained, superlative most strained)

1. Forced through a strainer.

   Babies don’t seem to like strained peas, even though the puree is easy for them to eat and digest.

2. Under tension; tense.

   Ever since the fight our relation has been strained.

3. Not natural or spontaneous but done with effort

   A strained smile.

strained

1. simple past and past participle of strain

• detrains, drainest, natrides, randiest, tan rides, trade-ins, trades in