sinew

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsɪnjuː/

Noun

figuratively in-plural often obsolete

(anatomy) A cord or tendon of the body. / A cord or string, particularly (music) as of a musical instrument. / (figuratively) Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.

Japanese Meaning

体の腱、すなわち骨と骨を結ぶ繊維組織 / 楽器で用いられる場合、動物の腱から作られる弦（ひも状の部品） / 比喩的な意味として、筋力、活力、元気、活発なエネルギー

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The surgeon carefully repaired the torn sinew to restore the athlete's strength.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

外科医は選手の力を取り戻すために、切れた腱を慎重に修復した。

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Sense（1）

(anatomy) A cord or tendon of the body.

Sense（2）

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

Sense（3）

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

Sense（4）

[S]he loſt a noble and renowned brother, in his loue toward her, euer moſt kinde and naturall: with him the portion and ſinew of her fortune, her marriage dowry: with both, her combynate-husband, this well-ſeeming Angelo.

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Sense（5）

(anatomy, obsolete) A nerve.

sinews

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