Associations to the word «Sinewy»

Wiktionary

SINEWY, adjective. Tough; having strong sinews.
SINEWY, adjective. (figuratively) Having or showing nervous strength.
SINEWY, adjective. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.

Dictionary definition

SINEWY, adjective. (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew.
SINEWY, adjective. Consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon.
SINEWY, adjective. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley