sinew (Meaning)
sinew (n)
a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
possessing muscular strength
sinew (n.)
A tendon or tendonous tissue. See Tendon.
Muscle; nerve.
Fig.: That which supplies strength or power.
sinew (v. t.)
To knit together, or make strong with, or as with, sinews.
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FAQs About the word sinew
a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment, possessing muscular strengthA tendon or tendonous tissue. See Tendon., Muscle;
power,strength, energy, muscle, capability, might, puissance,vigor, horsepower, force
powerlessness, impotency, disability, powerlessness, impotence, inability, weakness, incapacity, impotency, disability
The sinew connecting his ankle snapped with an audible crack.
The butcher carefully trimmed the sinews from the meat.
Her muscles were taut with sinew, evidence of years of rigorous training.
The leather was so tough that it felt like sinew between my fingers.
