English noun: sinew | |||
1. | sinew (body) a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment | ||
Synonyms | tendon | ||
Broader (hypernym) | connective tissue | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Achilles tendon, hamstring, hamstring tendon, tendon of Achilles | ||
Part meronym | muscle system, muscular structure, musculature | ||
Substance holonym | collagen | ||
2. | sinew (attribute) possessing muscular strength | ||
Synonyms | brawn, brawniness, heftiness, muscle, muscularity | ||
Broader (hypernym) | strength | ||