sinew

[US]/'sɪnjuː/
[UK]/'sɪnju/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. tendon; physical strength; energy
vt. strengthen; make firm

Phrases & Collocations

strong sinew

torn sinew

flexible sinew

Example Sentences

the sinews of government.

the sinewed shape of his back.

The sinew, the soft meat, the dark blood coarsing within!

He strained every sinew to help us, but didn’t succeed.

The sinew of the animal was used to make bowstrings.

He showed great sinew and determination in completing the marathon.

The chef carefully removed the sinew from the meat before cooking it.

Regular exercise helps to strengthen the sinews and muscles.

The sinewy athlete easily lifted the heavy weights.

The sinew of the old tree was still strong despite its age.

She felt the sinews in her legs tighten as she prepared to jump.

The sinewy texture of the steak made it difficult to chew.

His sinewy arms were a result of years of weightlifting.

The sinew of the rope snapped under the weight of the load.

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