sinewy

adjective

sin·ewy | \ ˈsin-yə-wē also ˈsi-nə-

Definition of sinewy

1 : full of sinews: such as

a : tough, stringy sinewy meat

b : strong sinewy arms

2 : marked by the strength of sinews a demanding sinewy intelligence— Helen Dudar

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Examples of sinewy in a Sentence

The lion has a sinewy body. a sinewy piece of meat

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Was Nintendo breaking down the sinewy tissue of age-old JRPGs in a way that seems boring in a crowded expo hall but might prove perfect for a lengthy, semi-portable adventure? — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Pokemon Let’s Go: Well, I guess my adult ass is going to collect them all," 16 Nov. 2018 Gangly and watchful, Daniel Kluko, twenty-five, lifts a Styro foam sheet to examine a web of bald, sinewy roots beneath it. — Lina Zeldovich, Popular Mechanics, "The Vertical Farm That Lifted a Family," 2 June 2016 And then there are her tattoos: menacing, full-sleeve designs up and down both of her sinewy, powerful arms. — Deaundra Allen, kansascity, "UFC's Megan Anderson fights for acclaim, against depression after moving from Australia to KC," 1 July 2018 Sleek and sinewy, the cables are a key feature of Golden Gate Bridge architecture. — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, "Golden Gate Bridge trolley system would ease burden on maintenance workers," 27 June 2018 They were lightweight even for the time; sinewy and of course really good riders. — National Geographic, "Why the Short-Lived Pony Express Still Fascinates Us," 23 June 2018 Bamba is an athletic marvel, a sinewy tower of untapped potential. — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "Orlando-bound: Magic select former Texas star Mo Bamba sixth overall in NBA draft," 21 June 2018 Bamba is an athletic marvel, a sinewy tower of untapped potential. — Nick Moyle, Houston Chronicle, "Magic select UT's Mo Bamba with No. 6 pick in NBA Draft," 21 June 2018 Soccer presents buff, handsome men in an inherently hunky medium, sprinting across electric-green grass under dramatic stadium lighting with sweat glistening in their hair and sinewy muscles peeking out from behind flattering uniforms. — Ted Berg, For The Win, "7 reasons even soccer haters can appreciate the World Cup," 13 June 2018

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