SINEW

sinew

Noun

  1. A cord or tendon of the body.
  2. A nerve.
  3. Muscle; nerve; nervous energy; vigor; vigorous strength; muscular power.
  4. A string or chord, as of a musical instrument.
  5. That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting member or factor; mainstay; source of strength (often plural).

Verb

  1. To knit together, or make strong with, or as if with, sinews.


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