sinew

noun
UK: /ˈsɪnjuː/
US: /ˈsɪnjuː/

  1. A strong cord of tissue that joins a muscle to a bone.

    1. The hunter used the animal's sinew to make a strong bowstring.
    2. Years of hard labor had hardened the sinew in his arms, making him incredibly strong.

  2. Strength; power; resilience.

    1. The country's economic sinew was tested during the recession.
    2. Education provides the sinew for a nation's innovation and progress in the modern world.

Synonyms

power muscle resilience strength tendon
sinew transitive-verb

  1. To strengthen or fortify with or as if with sinews.

    1. He tried to sinew his resolve before facing the challenge.
    2. The coach worked hard to sinew the team's defense, making them nearly impenetrable.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sinew" in English means: A strong cord of tissue that joins a muscle to a bone., Strength; power; resilience..

The phonetic transcription of "sinew" is /ˈsɪnjuː/ in British English and /ˈsɪnjuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sinew": power, muscle, resilience, strength, tendon.

Example usage of "sinew": "The hunter used the animal's sinew to make a strong bowstring.". More examples on the page.