sinew(s)

noun

Definition of sinew(s)next
as in right hand

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  1. right hand
  2. spine
  3. backbone
Noun
  • Tom studied former major league pitcher Jim Abbott, who was born without a right hand, and taught his daughter how Abbott fielded his position.
    — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • According to investigators, when the man sat down on the bed to pull on his pants, Gaffney removed a glove from his right hand and pulled an iPhone 15 from his right pants pocket.
    — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026
Definition of right hand
Noun
  • When prostate cancer spreads, the most common destination is the bones — particularly the spine, pelvis and ribs.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • It’s recommended to keep screens eye-level to avoid unnecessary torque to the neck and stress on the spine.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of spine
Noun
  • The method became the backbone of modern geophysical prospecting, and supercharged the growth of a burgeoning oil and gas exploration industry worldwide.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • Firms conducting focus groups were the backbone of consumer insights.
    — Anna Convery, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of backbone
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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