The use of sinew to mean "the chief supporting force" ties into its anatomical function as a stabilizing unit. Sinew derives via Middle English from Old English seono; it is also related to Old High German …

sinew American [sin-yoo] / ˈsɪn yu / noun a tendon. Often sinews. the source of strength, power, or vigor. the sinews of the nation. strength; power; resilience. a man of great moral sinew.

In a literal sense, "sinews" refer to the tendons that connect muscles to bones, playing a crucial role in the physical strength of the body. However, in biblical literature, "sinews" often take on a …

adjective us / ˈsɪn·ju·i / lean, sinewy thighs (Definition of sinew from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Sinews in the Bible often symbolize strength and the sustaining power of God. They represent the unseen forces that hold the body together, much like God's providence and support hold His creation …

sin•ew (ˈsɪn yu) n. 1. a tendon. 2. Often, sinews. a source of strength, power, or vigor: the sinews of the nation. 3. strength; power; resilience: great moral sinew.

In the plural, strength; or rather that which supplies strength. Money is the sinews of war. 3. Muscle; nerve. SIN'EW, v.i. To knit as by sinews. SIN'EWED, a. 1. Furnished with sinews; as a strong …

The tendon that connects muscles to bone is also called sinew. The noun is also used to suggest strength and resilience, and is sometimes used as a literary term for muscle, literal or metaphorical, …

Jan 31, 2025 · In biblical terms, "sinews" refer to tendons and ligaments that connect muscles to bones. They serve as essential components of the human body, facilitating movement and flexibility.

Trim any fat or sinew from the fillet of beef and season all over with salt and pepper.