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sinew
This term evokes a sense of raw, physical tension and structural integrity. In an anatomical sense, it describes the tough, cord-like tissues that enable movement and stability, carrying a connotation of resilience and hard-won strength. It is more evocative and visceral than the clinical term tendon.
When used figuratively, the word shifts from a physical cord to a conceptual foundation. It describes the essential resources or driving forces that sustain a complex system, such as capital in an economy or discipline in an army. This usage emphasizes the indispensable nature of the element, suggesting that without these sinews, the entire structure would collapse.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon carefully repaired the torn sinew in the athlete's ankle.
He has the sinew and strength of a man half his age.
Ancient bows were often reinforced with animal sinew for added elasticity.
Ancient bows were often reinforced with animal sinew for added elasticity.
The beast's powerful sinews rippled under its skin as it leaped.
I can feel every sinew in my neck tightening from the stress.
Hard work and discipline are the sinews of any successful business.
Hard work and discipline are the sinews of any successful business.
The old warrior relied on the remaining sinew in his arm to lift the sword.