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sinews

/ˈsɪnjuːz/ /ˈsɪnjuːəs/

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noun

Tendons

A cord or tendon of the body.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Corde, ficelle

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

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Force musculaire, énergie, vigueur

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

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Tendons, muscles

(often in the plural) That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Nerf

Examples :

"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.

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