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hamstrings

/ˈhæmˌstrɪŋz/

Meanings
noun
One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.

Examples :

"After the long hike, she could feel the ache in her hamstrings. "
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activities noun

/ækˈtɪ.vɪ.tiz/ /ækˈtɪv.ə.tiz/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

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situated verb

/ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/

To place on or into a physical location.

"The statue is situated in a corner hardly visible to the public, except through a window from an outside maintenance area situated behind the building."

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completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

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therapist noun

/ˈθɛrəpɪst/ /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.

"My friend is seeing a therapist to help with her stress from school. "

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incapacitate verb

/ˌɪn.kəˈpæ.sɪ.teɪt/

To make someone or something incapable of doing something; to disable.

"The police officer was incapacitated by a blow to the head."

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

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hamstrung verb

/ˈhæmstrʌŋ/ /ˈhæmˌstrʌŋ/

To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough.

"The company's growth was hamstrung by a lack of funding. "

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strengthening verb

/ˈstɹɛŋθənɪŋ/ /ˈstɹɛŋkθənɪŋ/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

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connected verb

/kəˈnɛktɪd/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

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injuries noun

/ˈɪndʒʊriz/ /ˈɪndʒəriz/

Damage to the body of a human or animal.

"The passenger sustained a severe injury in the car accident."

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extracurricular noun

/ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələr/ /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjəlɚ/

An activity outside the normal academic curriculum.

"Participating in the school's debate club is an extracurricular activity. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"