Meaning of the word sinew in English

What does sinew mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sinew

US /ˈsɪn.juː/

UK /ˈsɪn.juː/

a piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone or bone to bone; a tendon or ligament.

Example:

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The hunter carefully cut through the deer's sinews.

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His leg muscles and sinews were strong from years of running.

Synonym:

tendon ligament cord fiber

the part of a structure, system, or thing that gives it strength or binds it together.

Example:

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The economy's sinews were weakened by the recession.

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Education is the sinew of a strong society.

Synonym:

strength power force mainstay backbone