The greatest effort to extend, stretch, or draw asunder, as in proving bars of iron, chain-cables, &c.
·adj Capable of extension; ductile; tensible. II. Tensile ·adj Of or pertaining to extension; as, t...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·noun Rank; a sort. II. Strain ·vi To make violent efforts. III. Strain ·noun Race; stock; generat...
Simply a misprint for "strain out" (Matt. 23:24). ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Bands of canvas sustaining the strain on the belly of the sails, and reinforced by the linings, &c. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
(So translated in the Authorized Version, but in the Revised Version "strain out," (Matthew 23:24) w...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
Working at the windlass or capstan with more than usual exertion. ...