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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sinews

/ˈsɪnjuːz/ noun · British & US
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What does sinews mean?

noun

The sinews of a person or animal are the tendons that connect the muscles to the bones. A sinew is a cord or string of fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.

Example

"The athlete's sinews stood out as he flexed his muscles during the competition."

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