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The definition of sinewy is tough, muscular and strong.

(adjective)

An example of sinewy used as an adjective is the phrase sinewy rope which means a tough and strong rope.

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See sinewy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or like sinew; tough; strong
having many or large sinews, as a cut of meat
having good muscular development: sinewy shoulders
vigorous; powerful; robust: a sinewy style of writing

See sinewy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Consisting of or resembling sinews.
b. Having many sinews; stringy and tough: a sinewy cut of beef.
Lean and muscular. See Synonyms at muscular.
Strong and vigorous: sinewy prose.

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