Definition of sinew - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalcord connecting muscle to bone
- The sinew was strained during the intense workout.
2.
body forceDated muscular power or strengthDated
- His sinew was evident in the heavy lifting.
3.
main backingDated source of strength or supportDated
- Education is the sinew of a strong community.
Verb
strengthenDated make something stronger or more resilientDated
- The coach sinewed the team with rigorous training.
Origin of sinew
Old English, sinu (tendon)
Examples of sinew in a sentence
Athletes often strengthen sinew to prevent injuries. The athlete's sinew was unmatched in the competition. Her sinew was tested during the marathon. Trust is the sinew holding our team together. Innovation acts as the sinew of economic growth. The builder sinewed the structure with steel beams.
She sinewed her argument with solid evidence.
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- French:tendon, renforcer, ...
- German:Sehne, stärken, ...
- Italian:tendine, rafforzare, ...
- Spanish:tendón, fortalecer, ...
- Portuguese:tendão, fortalecer, ...
- Chinese:肌腱, 增强, ...
- Japanese:腱, 強化する, ...
- Arabic:وَتَر, قَوَّى, ...
- Hebrew:גִּיד, לְחַזֵּק, ...
- Russian:сухожилие, укреплять, ...
- Ukrainian:сухожилля, зміцнювати, ...
- Hindi:स्नायु, मजबूत करना, ...
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