noun🔗ShareTendonA cord or tendon of the body."The weightlifter strained his muscles, feeling the tension in the sinew of his arm. "L'haltérophile s'est fait une élongation musculaire, sentant la tension dans le tendon de son bras.anatomybodyphysiologyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCordeA cord or string, particularly as of a musical instrument."The lute player carefully adjusted the sinew strings before tuning the instrument. "Le joueur de luth ajusta soigneusement les cordes avant d'accorder l'instrument.musicmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForce musculaire, muscle; nerf, énergie nerveuse; vigueur, force vigoureuseMuscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength."The young athlete's sinew allowed him to lift the heavy weights easily. "La force musculaire du jeune athlète lui a permis de soulever facilement les poids lourds.bodyphysiologyenergyabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForce, vigueur, nerf(often in the plural) That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay."Hard work and determination are the sinews of success. "Le travail acharné et la détermination sont les nerfs du succès.bodyphysiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNerfA nerve."The athlete felt a sharp pain in the sinew of his ankle. "L'athlète a ressenti une vive douleur dans le nerf de sa cheville.anatomyorganbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRenforcer, consoliderTo knit together or make strong with, or as if with, sinews."The community members sinewed their efforts together to renovate the local park. "Les membres de la communauté ont uni leurs efforts pour rénover le parc local.physiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
