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sinewy

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I dropped after " the kind often found in sinewy men of a certain age and outlook.

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Quick take

(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of sinewy gathered in one view.

adjective

(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew

adjective

consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon

adjective

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for sinewy.

adjective

consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon

See also: tendinous

adjective

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms"

See also: brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful

Example sentences

1

I dropped after " the kind often found in sinewy men of a certain age and outlook.

2

Gone are the days of grandmothers with sinewy arms maintaining huge gardens.

3

The problem here though is we are putting what thin thread of sinewy national sovereignty we have up for grabs.

4

"It forms a sinewy band that's flexible, dynamic, and can be reused millions of times"Doesn't say what kind of "reuse" they are counting.

5

I believe shin splints is a form of compartment syndrome in the tough sinewy tissue between the tibia and fibula.

6

For we cannot tarry here, We must march my darlings, we must bear the brunt of danger, We, the youthful sinewy races, all the rest on us depend, Pioneers!

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use sinewy in a sentence?

I dropped after " the kind often found in sinewy men of a certain age and outlook.

What does sinewy mean?

(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew

What part of speech is sinewy?

sinewy is commonly used as adjective.