sinewy

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

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

See sinewy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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

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