| Översättning | Kontext | Uttal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substantiv | |||
| 1. | sena {en} | ||
| 2. | spänst {en} | figurliga ord | |
| 3. | styrka {en} | figurliga ord | |
| 4. | kraftkälla | ||
Definitioner
Substantiv
- (anatomy) A cord or tendon of the body.
- (obsolete) A nerve.
- (figuratively) Muscle; nerve; nervous energy; vigor; vigorous strength; muscular power.
- A string or chord, as of a musical instrument.
- (figuratively) That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting member or factor; mainstay; source of strength (often plural).
Verb
Exempel
- The portion and sinew of her fortune, her marriage dowry.
- The bodies of men, munition, and money, may justly be called the sinews of war.
- Wretches, now stuck up for long tortures [...] might, if properly treated, serve to sinew the state in time of danger.
Böjningsformer
| Perfektparticip | sinewed |
| Imperfekt | sinewed |
| Presensparticip | sinewing |
| Plural | sinews |
| Tredje person singular indicativ presens | sinews |