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Sagging :: Sagging (n.) A bending or sinking between the ends of a thing, in consequence of its own, or an imposed, weight; an arching downward in the middle, as of a ship after straining. Cf. Hogging..

Labor :: Labor (n.) The pitching or tossing of a vessel which results in the straining of timbers and rigging.

Straint :: Straining () a. & n. from Strain.

Tension :: Tension (a.) The act of stretching or straining; the state of being stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being bent strained; as, the tension of the muscles, tension of the larynx..

Distress :: Distress (n.) The act of distraining; the taking of a personal chattel out of the possession of a wrongdoer, by way of pledge for redress of an injury, or for the performance of a duty, as for nonpayment of rent or taxes, or for injury done by cattle, etc..

Strainer :: Strained (a.) Done or produced with straining or excessive effort; as, his wit was strained..

Constraining :: Constraining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Constrai.

Arrest :: Arrest (v. t.) The act of stopping, or restraining from further motion, etc.; stoppage; hindrance; restraint; as, an arrest of development..

Countercheck :: Countercheck (n.) Any force or device designed to restrain another restraining force; a check upon a check.

Modest :: Modest (a.) Restraining within due limits of propriety; not forward, bold, boastful, or presumptious; rather retiring than pushing one's self forward; not obstructive; as, a modest youth; a modest man..

Easiness :: Easiness (n.) Freedom from jolting, jerking, or straining..

Ranch :: Ranch (v. t.) To wrench; to tear; to sprain; to injure by violent straining or contortion.

Control :: Control (n.) Power or authority to check or restrain; restraining or regulating influence; superintendence; government; as, children should be under parental control..

Stress :: Stress (n.) Distress; the act of distraining; also, the thing distrained..

Colation :: Colation (n.) The act or process of straining or filtering.

Suspension :: Suspension (n.) The state of a solid when its particles are mixed with, but undissolved in, a fluid, and are capable of separation by straining; also, any substance in this state..

Overstraining :: Overstraining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overstrai.

Braid :: Braid (v. t.) To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations..

Stopcock :: Stopcock (n.) A bib, faucet, or short pipe, fitted with a turning stopper or plug for permitting or restraining the flow of a liquid or gas; a cock or valve for checking or regulating the flow of water, gas, etc., through or from a pipe, etc..

Compulsory :: Compulsory (a.) Having the power of compulsion; constraining.

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