sinew — a piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone; a tendon or ligament
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone; a tendon or ligament
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪnjuː/
Example Sentences
- The bodybuilder's sinews were so prominent that he looked like a walking anatomy chart.
- Money is often called the sinew of business.
- After years of gaming, his finger sinews were more developed than his biceps.
sinew
NOUN[/ˈsɪnjuː/]
a piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone; a tendon or ligament
The blacksmith's arms bulge with sinew as he hammers the glowing iron.
With sinew built anew, they pursue their dreams!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'sinewe' or 'seonu', derived from Proto-Germanic *sinwô, related to Old Norse 'sin' and Old High German 'sinna'. The word is ultimately connected to Indo-European roots relating to twisting or binding.
Breakdown
sin- (root meaning to bind/twist) + -ew (Old English suffix) = sinew (a binding fibrous tissue)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The bodybuilder's sinews were so prominent that he looked like a walking anatomy chart.”
“Money is often called the sinew of business.”
“After years of gaming, his finger sinews were more developed than his biceps.”
“The ancient warrior's bow required great sinew strength to draw.”
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