v i To utter a forced sound, as in straining vehemently at lifting a weight, or at stool, or as at hard hammering. Hence 2 To make strenuous efforts; to strive and strain at.
v i To utter a forced sound, as in straining vehemently at lifting a weight, or at stool, or as at hard hammering. Hence 2 To make strenuous efforts; to strive and strain at.