stringy

ˈstrɪŋi
stringierstringiest
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Translation of stringy from English into Dutch

Adjective

1.

food texture

tough and fibrous, difficult to chew
  • The steak was too stringy to enjoy.De biefstuk was te draderig om van te genieten.
2.

fibrous texture

resembling or consisting of strings or fibres
  • The stringy mango was difficult to eat.De draderige mango was moeilijk te eten
3.

physique

lean and sinewy in build
  • The runner had a stringy build.De hardloper had een pezig postuur.
4.

hair

Rare
thin and unattractive in appearance
Rare
slierterig draadachtig futloos
  • Her stringy hair needed a good wash.Haar slierterige haar had een goede wasbeurt nodig.
5.

liquids

Rare
forming viscous or glutinous threads
Rare
  • The syrup was stringy and hard to pour.De siroop was draderig en moeilijk te gieten.
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Synonyms and analogies of stringy in English

Examples of stringy in a sentence

  • I found the stringy texture of the celery unappealing.
  • The stringy meat was hard to chew.
  • The stringy texture of the celery was unappealing.
  • His stringy arms showed his dedication to fitness.
  • The stringy physique of the boxer was intimidating.
  • His stringy hair clung to his forehead.

Translations of "stringy" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
pezigadj.

Kelpien flesh is too high in cholesterol, and it's stringy.

Kelpien vlees bevat te veel cholesterol en is pezig.

During the race, the stringy runner maintained a steady pace.

Tijdens de race hield de pezige loper een gelijkmatig tempo aan.

taaiadj.

The stringy texture of the cooked asparagus was unpleasant.

De taaie structuur van de gekookte asperges was niet echt aangenaam.

The stringy chicken made it hard to enjoy the meal.

De taaie kip maakte het lastig om echt van de maaltijd te genieten.

dunadj.

My arms are a little stringy, but there's some good eating in my legs.

M'n armen zijn dun, maar aan m'n benen zit wel vlees.

My hair is getting all stringy.

Mijn haar wordt dun.

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Other translations for stringy:

  • mageradj.
  • kleverigadj.

stringy: Examples and translations in context

Despite his stringy muscles, he was surprisingly powerful in combat.

Ondanks zijn pezige spieren was hij verrassend krachtig in het gevecht.

The stringy dancer performed a routine that showcased her flexibility.

De pezige danseres voerde een choreografie uit die haar lenigheid benadrukte.

The stringy teenager worked out daily to improve his sinewy muscles.

De pezige tiener trainde elke dag om zijn droge spieren nog sterker te maken.

The stringy limbs of the artist helped him paint with delicate precision.

De lange, pezige armen van de kunstenaar hielpen hem met grote precisie te schilderen.

The stringy boxer dodged punches with agility and speed.

De pezige bokser ontweek de stoten met grote souplesse en snelheid.

Her stringy frame made her stand out among the bulkier players.

Haar pezige postuur liet haar opvallen tussen de forsere spelers.

She was proud of her stringy appearance, which made her very agile.

Ze was trots op haar pezige uiterlijk, dat haar enorm wendbaar maakte.

His stringy physique made him excellent at long-distance swimming.

Zijn pezige lichaam maakte hem uitermate geschikt voor langeafstandszwemmen.

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