First Known Use: before 12th century
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1sinew
noun sin·ew \ˈsin-(ˌ)yü also ˈsi-(ˌ)nü\
: strong tissue that connects muscles to bones
Full Definition of SINEW
1
: tendon; especially : one dressed for use as a cord or thread
2
obsolete : nerve
3
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Origin of SINEW
Middle English sinewe, from Old English seono; akin to Old High German senawa sinew, Sanskrit syati he binds
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2sinew
transitive verb
SINEW Defined for Kids
sinew
noun sin·ew \ˈsin-yü\
Definition of SINEW for Kids
: tendon
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sinew
noun sin·ew \ˈsin-(ˌ)yü, -yə(-w) also ˈsin-(ˌ)ü\
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