sinewy — consisting of or resembling sinews; muscular and strong
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: consisting of or resembling sinews; muscular and strong
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪnəwi/
Example Sentences
- The old farmer's sinewy hands could still lift heavy sacks of grain.
- My grandmother's sinewy chicken was so tough, even the dog gave up chewing it.
- The rock climber's sinewy physique was built through years of scaling mountains.
sinewy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɪnəwi/]
consisting of or resembling sinews; muscular and strong
The blacksmith's sinewy arms hammer glowing steel with steady, powerful strikes.
Muscular guy demands 'Sign, you!' - sinewy arms on display!
His sinewy arms carry grapes to the winery!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the 14th century word 'sinew' meaning tendon or muscle fiber, plus the suffix '-y'. The root comes from Old English 'seonu', which traces back to Germanic roots meaning 'to bind or connect'.
Breakdown
sinew (tendon, muscle fiber) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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📝Examples
“The old farmer's sinewy hands could still lift heavy sacks of grain.”
“My grandmother's sinewy chicken was so tough, even the dog gave up chewing it.”
“The rock climber's sinewy physique was built through years of scaling mountains.”
“He tried to impress his date by flexing his sinewy biceps, but she was more interested in his brain.”
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