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sinew

/ˈsɪnjuː/ /ˈsɪnju/

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noun

Sehne

A cord or tendon of the body.

Examples :

"The weightlifter strained his muscles, feeling the tension in the sinew of his arm. "

Der Gewichtheber überanstrengte seine Muskeln und spürte die Spannung in der Sehne seines Arms.

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noun

Saite

A cord or string, particularly as of a musical instrument.

Examples :

"The lute player carefully adjusted the sinew strings before tuning the instrument. "

Der Lautenspieler justierte sorgfältig die Saiten, bevor er das Instrument stimmte.

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noun

Muskelkraft, Kraft; Nerv, Nervenenergie; Stärke, Tatkraft

Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.

Examples :

"The young athlete's sinew allowed him to lift the heavy weights easily. "

Die Muskelkraft des jungen Athleten ermöglichte es ihm, die schweren Gewichte leicht zu heben.

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noun

Kraft, Stärke, Muskel

(often in the plural) That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay.

Examples :

"Hard work and determination are the sinews of success. "

Harte Arbeit und Entschlossenheit sind die Kraft des Erfolgs.

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noun

Nerv

Examples :

"The athlete felt a sharp pain in the sinew of his ankle. "

Der Athlet spürte einen stechenden Schmerz im Nerv seines Knöchels.

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verb

Verbinden, stärken

To knit together or make strong with, or as if with, sinews.

Examples :

"The community members sinewed their efforts together to renovate the local park. "

Die Gemeindemitglieder haben ihre Bemühungen vereint, um den örtlichen Park zu renovieren.

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