"sinew" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: connective tissue - tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
subtypes:
- hamstring, hamstring tendon - one of the tendons at the back of the knee
- achilles tendon, tendon of achilles - a large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf
is a part of: muscle system, muscular structure, musculature - the muscular system of an organism

substance holonym: collagen - a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling

same as: tendon
is a type of: strength - the property of being physically or mentally strong

same as: brawn, brawniness, heftiness, muscle, muscularity