Associations to the word «Sinewy»
Noun
Adjective
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".
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