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exertion::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | effort, elbow grease, sweat, travail |
| Type of | toil, labor, labour |
| Has types | diligence, exercise, exercising, friction, least effort, least resistance, overexertion, overkill, physical exercise, physical exertion, pull, rubbing, strain, straining, struggle, supererogation, trouble, application, workout, detrition, difficulty |
| Derivation | exert |
they managed only with great exertion.
Examples of exertion
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You're hanging onto a rock face 40 feet above the ground, shaking with exertion.
From the theepochtimes.com
In other words, the game may be virtual, but the physical exertion is very real.
From the time.com
A good gauge of your exertion is that you should be able to hold a conversation.
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The only exertion he did was to vault the final wall of the 10km adventure race.
From the independent.co.uk
Galloway still stood there, the blue uniform dark from the exertion of the game.
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All the physical exertion finally caught up with me and I was sick in the night.
From the metro.co.uk
Medical experts have documented that simple exertion can exacerbate a concussion.
From the stltoday.com
We skied upward, peeling off coats and hats and gloves as the exertion warmed us.
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Tacoma attorney Mark Wagner said the exertion was stress-related, not physical.
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- Effort: use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"
- Exertion is a concept describing the use of physical or perceived energy. It normally connotates a strenuous or costly effort related to physical, muscular, philosophical actions and work.
- Exercise above that required for a relaxed swim in calm water. The main causes of exertion during a dive are current or extra equipment (such as for photography or specialty diving).
- "The sense of exertion is not speedy, aggressive or heavy handed; rather your are relaxed and energized. You are constantly inquisitive, but your awareness is also disciplined, so you accomplish every activity without difficulty, and you inspire those around you to do the same." (pg 165)
- (noun) -- action; something physical that is tiring ch. 10
- Effort, work. Some people have asthma symptoms after a time of strong exertion such as running very fast.
- The act of putting oneself into action
