noun🔗ShareTendonsA cord or tendon of the body."The weightlifter's sinews tightened as he lifted the heavy barbell. "Les tendons de l'haltérophile se sont tendus lorsqu'il a soulevé la barre lourde.anatomybodyphysiologyorganpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorde, ficelleA cord or string, particularly as of a musical instrument."The luthier carefully tightened the sinews of the lute, tuning it to a perfect A. "Le luthier a soigneusement tendu la corde du luth, l'accordant sur un la parfait.musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForce musculaire, énergie, vigueurMuscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength."The athlete's dedication to training built up the sinews needed for the grueling marathon. "Le dévouement de l'athlète à l'entraînement a développé la force musculaire nécessaire pour le marathon épuisant.bodyphysiologyanatomyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTendons, muscles(often in the plural) That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay."The dedication of the teachers was a key sinew of the school's success. "Le dévouement des enseignants était un tendon essentiel de la réussite de l'école.bodyanatomyphysiologypartabilitystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNerfA nerve."After the long exam, the student felt the sinews in her neck tighten with stress. "Après le long examen, l'étudiante sentit les nerfs de son cou se tendre sous l'effet du stress.anatomyorganphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading