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sinew

/ˈsɪnjuː/ /ˈsɪnju/

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noun

Tendon

A cord or tendon of the body.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Corde

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

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Force musculaire, muscle; nerf, énergie nerveuse; vigueur, force vigoureuse

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

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Force, vigueur, nerf

(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. "

Le travail acharné et la détermination sont les nerfs du succès.

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noun

Nerf

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Renforcer, consolider

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. "

Les membres de la communauté ont uni leurs efforts pour rénover le parc local.

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