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sinew

The correct spelling is sinew.

How to pronounce sinew

/ˈsɪnjuː/
noun

IPA: /ˈsɪnjuː/

Say it like: Sin-ew

The correct spelling is sinew. A cord or tendon of the body.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A cord or tendon of the body.
  2. 2.A cord or string, particularly as of a musical instrument.
  3. 3.Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.
  4. 4.(often in the plural) That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay.
  5. 5.A nerve.

verb

  1. 1.To knit together or make strong with, or as if with, sinews.

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