Simple Definition of sinew

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sinew

noun

ˈsɪnˌjuː How to pronounce sinew (audio)
plural sinews
: strong tissue that connects muscles to bones
cutting through bone and sinew
—often used figuratively
the sinews of power

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“Sinew.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sinew. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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