sinewy

Etymology

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

adj

  1. Tough; having strong sinews.
  2. (figurative) Having or showing nervous strength.
  3. (of a person or animal) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.
    Hawat put a sinewy finger beside his eye. 1965 (original), Frank Herbert, Dune, Ace Edition; June 1987, Pennsylvania, page 32

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