Associations to the word «Sinewy»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
SINEWY, adjective. Tough; having strong sinews.
SINEWY, adjective. (figuratively) Having or showing nervous strength.
SINEWY, adjective. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.
Dictionary definition
SINEWY, adjective. (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew.
SINEWY, adjective. Consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon.
SINEWY, adjective. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.