The act by which one tries something; an attempt.
To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
To divide; to separate.
To test, to work out.
To experiment, to strive.
To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.
To strain; to subject to excessive tests.
(used with another verb) To want
Difficult to endure; arduous.
Irritating, stressful or bothersome.