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 ]
[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[Add to Longdo]
[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[Add to Longdo]