hamstring (Meaning)
hamstring (n)
one of the tendons at the back of the knee
hamstring (v)
make ineffective or powerless
cripple by cutting the hamstring
hamstring (n.)
One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.
hamstring (v. t.)
To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough; hence, to cripple; to incapacitate; to disable.
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hamstring Sentence Examples
- The athlete felt a sharp pain in his hamstring during the sprint.
- Hamstring injuries are common in athletes and can result in significant discomfort.
- Stretching the hamstrings regularly can help prevent tears and other injuries.
- The doctor diagnosed my hamstring strain and recommended rest and ice.
- The hamstring muscle group consists of three individual muscles that run along the back of the thigh.
- I need to strengthen my hamstrings to improve my running performance.
- A hamstring pull can be caused by overexertion or sudden movements.
- The physiotherapist performed a thorough assessment of my hamstring and created a rehabilitation plan.
- I am following a hamstring strengthening program to reduce my risk of further injury.
- Hamstring rehabilitation can take several weeks or even months, depending on the severity of the injury.
FAQs About the word hamstring
one of the tendons at the back of the knee, make ineffective or powerless, cripple by cutting the hamstringOne of the great tendons situated in each side of the
undermine, weaken,paralyze, cripple, incapacitate, disable,immobilize, undercut, sap, debilitate
strengthen, vitalize, galvanize, fortify,invigorate, energize, fortify, energize, vitalize, galvanize
The athlete felt a sharp pain in his hamstring during the sprint.
Hamstring injuries are common in athletes and can result in significant discomfort.
Stretching the hamstrings regularly can help prevent tears and other injuries.
The doctor diagnosed my hamstring strain and recommended rest and ice.
