sinewy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or resembling sinew or muscle tissue; strong, firm, and pliable.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪnjuːi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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cinewy , winey

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Variants

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sinewy

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Etymology

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From Old French sinel, sinne, 'tendon, sinew' + -wy, suffix forming adjectives.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sinewy' comes from the Old French word 'sinel', meaning 'tendon' or 'sinew'.

2. The term 'sinew' is also used in taxidermy to refer to the strong, fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

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Related Concepts

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1. muscle: Anatomy term for a type of tissue that contracts to produce force and motion in the body.

2. tendon: A band of connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sinewy' is often used to describe strong, muscular characters, such as in Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' or Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'. In art, it can refer to the depiction of muscular bodies, as in the works of Michelangelo or Rodin.

How to Memorize "sinewy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strong, muscular person or animal. Imagine the texture and firmness of their sinewy muscles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sinewy' with strength and muscle. Think of words like 'powerful', 'athletic', and 'fit'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'sinewy' with 'strong and fine', or 'muscles that shine'.

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