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sinewy Definition


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sinew
noun
    1. A strong piece of fibrous tissue joining a muscle to a bone; a tendon.
    2. Physical strength; muscle.
      Form: sinews
    3. Strength or power of any kind, or a source of this.
      Form: sinews (often)
Derivative: sinewy
adj
    Physically strong; muscular
      Thesaurus: strong, powerful, athletic, muscular, robust, sturdy.
Etymology: Anglo-Saxon sinu.



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