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sinew

/ˈsɪnjuː/noun

उच्चारण सिन्यू

कंडरा, नस, स्नायु

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noun

1
[C, U]
a strong band of tissue in the body that joins a muscle to a bone
कंडरा, नस, स्नायु
- He strained every muscle and sinew to lift the stone.
Synonyms tendon ligament
2
[usually pl.] literary
the parts of a structure or system that give it strength or support
(किसी व्यवस्था की) ताक़त, मुख्य आधार
- Railways and roads are the sinews of the economy.
Synonyms strength power muscle backbone

◇Word family

sinewy adjective

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

tendon ligament strength power muscle backbone

§Grammar and usage

To strain every sinew means to try as hard as you possibly can.

Idiom strain every sinew का अर्थ है पूरी ताक़त लगाकर कोशिश करना।