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strain

One entry found.

Main Entry: ²strain

Function: noun

Language: English

1 lineage : linaje masculine, abolengo masculine
2 streak, trace : veta feminine
3 variety : tipo masculine, variedad feminine
4 stress : tensión feminine, presión feminine
5 sprain : esguince masculine, torcedura feminine (del tobillo, etc.)
6 strains plural noun tune : melodía feminine, acordes masculine plural, compases feminine plural

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