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sinewy.

Tough; having strong sinews.

6 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈsɪnjuːi/
  1. Tough; having strong sinews.

  2. Having or showing nervous strength.

    figuratively
  3. Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle English synwy, synewy, synowy (“tendonous”); equivalent to sinew + -y.

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