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sinew

UK
/ˈsɪnjuː/
US
/ˈsɪnu/

Translations

sinewnoun
sinews
pl
UK
/ˈsɪnjuː/
US
/ˈsɪnu/
tendonSens anatomique principal : tissu fibreux reliant le muscle à l’os.
The sinew in his leg was strained after the intense workout.
Le tendon de sa jambe s’est foulé après l’entraînement intensif.
vigueurAu sens de force physique, puissance musculaire.
He relied on sinew rather than strategy to win the contest.
Il a compté sur sa vigueur plutôt que sur sa stratégie pour gagner le concours.
piliersAu sens figuré, pour désigner ce qui soutient et maintient ensemble une structure, une organisation ou une communauté.
The community's volunteers are the sinew of the local charity.
Les bénévoles de la communauté sont les piliers de l’association locale.
Additional translations
ligamentSens anatomique secondaire : tissu reliant deux os entre eux.
Synonyms
muscle
force
vigour
strength
tendon
sinewverb
sinewed
Past Simple
sinewed
Past Participle
sinewing
Gerund

Definitions

sinewnoun
A piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone or bone to bone; a tendon or ligament.
The sinew in his leg was strained after the intense workout.
The parts of a structure, system, or organization that give it strength or bind it together.
The community's volunteers are the sinew of the local charity.
Physical strength or muscular power, especially as an attribute of a person or animal.
He relied on sinew rather than strategy to win the contest.
sinewverb
To strengthen or support with sinews.
The craftsman sinewed the bow to ensure it was strong and durable.
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