Associations to the word «Sinew»
Noun
- Fiber
- Vertebra
- Kangaroo
- Winston
- Coil
- Whale
- Knot
- Frame
- Dangling
- Strand
- Scrape
- Bison
- Belly
- Strife
- Garment
- Fibre
- Lump
- Necklace
- Beard
- Iron
- Spear
- Logistics
- Crack
- Silk
- Merchandise
- Blade
- Flint
- Binding
- Hilt
- Blood
- Bark
- Steel
- Leg
- Waist
- Parchment
- Bundle
- Breeder
- Hollow
- Strain
- Rein
- Ankle
- Shoulder
- Bent
- Clothing
- Tarzan
- Torment
- Tension
- Tis
- Knob
- Hair
- Arm
- Rib
- Breath
- War
- Socket
- Beef
- Bound
- Sweat
- Back
Adjective
Wiktionary
SINEW, noun. (anatomy) A cord or tendon of the body.
SINEW, noun. (obsolete) A nerve.
SINEW, noun. (figuratively) Muscle; nerve; nervous energy; vigor; vigorous strength; muscular power.
SINEW, noun. A string or chord, as of a musical instrument.
SINEW, noun. (figuratively) That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting member or factor; mainstay; source of strength (often plural).
SINEW, verb. To knit together, or make strong with, or as if with, sinews.
Dictionary definition
SINEW, noun. A cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment.
SINEW, noun. Possessing muscular strength.
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