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| sin·ew·y [ sínnyoo ee ] |
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1. thin and strong: lean, tough, and muscular
  a sinewy 20-year-old
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2. containing or resembling tendons: consisting of or containing tendons or stringy parts resembling tendons
a rather sinewy steak
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3. forceful: vigorous and forceful
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rich, sinewy prose
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