Kentucky Trees. This website provides information on many of the common trees native to Kentucky. We hope you find it informative. This site is maintained by the Department of Horticulture at the University of Kentucky and is a collaborative effort between Robert Geneve, Richard Durham, Christy Cassady and Tom Shearin. Special thanks to Timothy Geneve for help with the propagation section.
strain 1 (strÄn) v. strained, strainÂ·ing, strains. To pull, draw, or stretch tight. To stretch or exert one's muscles or nerves to the utmost. To injure or impair by overuse or overexertion; wrench. To filter, trickle, percolate, or ooze. To pass a liquid through a filtering agent such as a strainer. To draw off or remove by filtration. n. The act of straining.
(noun) A situation caused by higher than expected demands placed on an individual performing a specific role that leads to difficulty or stress. Example: A student is torn between the obligations of school, their parents, and a job. Audio Pronunciation: (role strain)