Straining piece (Arch.), a short piece of timber in a truss, used to maintain the ends of struts or rafters, and keep them from slipping. See Illust. of Queen-post. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; ; ; - F.D.Roosevelt, Syn. straining, strenuous, Example:his final, straining burst of speed; a strenuous task; your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here
[じちょう, jichou] (n, vs) (1) self-respect; (2) prudence; not acting rashly; restraining oneself; (3) taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health#13511
[がでんいんすい, gaden'insui] (n) seeking one's own interests; straining (the interpretation or argument) to suit one's own interests; drawing water for one's own field