sinew(s)

noun

Definition of sinew(s)next
as in right hand

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  1. right hand
  2. spine
  3. backbone
Noun
  • Before the wedding ceremony, the bride will transfer her engagement ring to her right hand, only to place it on top of the wedding band post-ceremony.
    — Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • The 43-year-old pitcher, who announced his plans to retire after the 2026 season, presented the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance to Jim Abbott, a former MLB pitcher born without a right hand, at the ESPYS.
    — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of right hand
Noun
  • Its internal mechanical architecture is modeled on the human spine and musculoskeletal system, using synthetic muscle-like actuators that enable fluid, natural movements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Against Spain, Deschamps’ problems arose throughout his team’s spine.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of spine
Noun
  • Darzalex, considered a backbone therapy, is J & J’s biggest single drug by sales.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Then there are the casual beachfront spots that give Las Terrenas its backbone.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of backbone
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