Noun: sinew sin-yoo
- A tough cord or band of fibrous connective tissue that usually connects muscle to bone and is capable of withstanding tension
"The athlete's injury involved a torn sinew in his shoulder";
- tendon
- Quality of having muscular strength
"His sinew was evident in his ability to lift heavy objects with ease";
- brawn, brawniness, muscle, muscularity, heftiness
Derived forms: sinews
Type of: connective tissue, strength
Part of: muscle system, muscular structure, musculature
Encyclopedia: Sinew