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sinewed

/ˈsɪnjuːd/ /ˈsɪnˌjuːd/

Meanings
adjective
Furnished with sinews.

Examples :

"a strong-sinewed youth"
body anatomy physiology

Related Words

Illustration well

well adjective

/wɛl/

In good health.

"My grandmother is well and enjoying her retirement. "

Illustration sinews

sinews noun

/ˈsɪnjuːz/ /ˈsɪnjuːəs/

A cord or tendon of the body.

"The weightlifter's sinews tightened as he lifted the heavy barbell. "

Illustration youth

youth noun

/juθ/

The quality or state of being young.

"Her youth and beauty attracted him to her."

Illustration defense

defense noun

/dɪˈfɛns/

The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

"The football team's strong defense kept the other team from scoring any touchdowns. "

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equipped verb

/ɪˈkwɪpt/

To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging)

"The camping club equipped their tent with sturdy stakes so it wouldn't blow away in the wind. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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furnished verb

/ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ /ˈfɝnɪʃt/

To provide a place with furniture, or other equipment.

"My grandmother furnished her new apartment with comfortable chairs and a stylish sofa. "

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a noun

/æɪ/ /eɪ/ /ə/ /ɔ/

The name of the Latin script letter A/a.

"My teacher wrote the letter "a" on the board to demonstrate its shape. "

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strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

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strengthened verb

/ˈstɹɛŋθənd/

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

"strengthen a muscle"