sinew

Meanings

• noun

  A tough, flexible band of connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.

  - "The hunter used the sinews of the deer to make strong bowstrings."
  - "The sinews in my arm ached after a long day of weightlifting."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

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pine cone , mime tone , dime a dozen

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Variants

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sinew , sinews , sinewed , sinewing

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Etymology

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From Old English 'sinewe', from 'sinian', to bind, connect.

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Trivia

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1. Sinew was used extensively in ancient times for making strong bowstrings and other flexible tools.

2. The word 'sinew' comes from the Old English word 'sinewe', which means 'to bind' or 'to connect'.

3. Sinew is a type of connective tissue, but it is more flexible and less thick than a tendon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tendon: A type of connective tissue that connects muscles to bones, similar to sinew but generally thicker and less flexible.

2. Fascia: A type of connective tissue that surrounds, supports, and connects muscles and other organs.

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Culture

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In traditional Native American cultures, sinew was used extensively for making strong and flexible tools, weapons, and clothing.

How to Memorize "sinew"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rubber band connecting a muscle to a bone. This rubber band is the sinew.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'connect' and how sinew connects muscles to bones.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Sinew: 'Strings In New Ways' – it's a string that connects muscles to bones in new ways.

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