Sinew in English dictionary

  • sinew

    Meanings and definitions of "Sinew"

    • (anatomy) A tendon.
    • Vigorous strength; muscular power.
    • (figuratively) Source of acquiring strength (often plural).
    • noun
      (anatomy)
      A cord or tendon of the body.
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      A nerve.
    • noun
      (figuratively)
      Muscle; nerve; nervous energy; vigor; vigorous strength; muscular power.
    • noun
      A string or chord, as of a musical instrument.
    • noun
      (figuratively)
      That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting member or factor; mainstay; source of strength (often plural).
    • verb
      To knit together, or make strong with, or as if with, sinews.
    • tendon
    • strength
    • source of acquiring strength
    • Tissue that connects muscle to bone.
    • noun
      a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
    • noun
      possessing muscular strength
    • band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment

    Synonyms of "Sinew" in English dictionary

    muscularity, brawn, strength are the top synonyms of "Sinew" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Sinew

    • sinew ( plural  sinews)
    • sinew (plural sinews)
    • sinew (third-person singular simple present sinews, present participle sinewing, simple past and past participle sinewed)
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