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- pronunciation:
- sIn
yu
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough.
a sinewy steaka sinewy rope- antonyms:
- flabby, puny
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| definition 2: |
lean, but muscularly developed.
He had the sinewy biceps of a dancer.- antonyms:
- flabby
- similar words:
- athletic
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| related words: |
lean, strong |
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| derivation: |
sinewiness (n.) |
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