(idiomatic) Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset, with very steady nerves; great patience and courage.

(entomology) Having a fan-like arrangement of the nervures or veins of the wings.

A toxic chemical compound and banned weapon of mass destruction which, when inhaled or ingested, impairs nervous system functions, typically causing extreme physical distress and death by asphyxiation.

plural of nerve gas

Alternative form of touch a nerve

(neuroanatomy) Each of the fourth pair of cranial nerves that innervate the superior oblique muscle of the eye with motor fibers.

(idiomatic) To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.

plural of facial nerve

(idiomatic) A person with an especially nervous, excitable, or fearful disposition. / (idiomatic, dated) A lively, continually active person.

plural of oculomotor nerve