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sinewy

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sin⋅ew⋅y

  [sin-yoo-ee]
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–adjective
1. having strong sinews: a sinewy back.
2. of or like sinews; tough, firm, braided, or resilient: a sinewy rope.
3. having conspicuous sinews; stringy: tough, sinewy meat.
4. vigorous or forceful, as language, style, etc.: a sinewy argument.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME; see sinew, -y 1

Related forms:
sin⋅ew⋅i⋅ness, noun
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sin·ew·y   (sĭn'yōō-ē)   
adj.  

    1. Consisting of or resembling sinews.

    2. Having many sinews; stringy and tough: a sinewy cut of beef.

  2. Lean and muscular. See Synonyms at muscular.

  3. Strong and vigorous: sinewy prose.

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