sinew(s)

noun

Definition of sinew(s)next
as in right hand

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  1. right hand
  2. spine
  3. backbone
Noun
  • The ball had just left Lamar Jackson’s right hand when the quarterback spun around, put one finger in the air and turned his back to the end zone.
    Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Some of our greatest warriors, our best warriors out there are women who serve -- raise their right hand to defend this country and love our nation, want to defend that flag and do it every single day around the globe.
    Matt Seyler, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of right hand
Noun
  • Filling the shelf with books with yellow spines updates this space without spending a fortune.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Despite her young age, even a gentle whisper of Lana’s name on the scene is enough to send shivers of excitement down the spines of New Yorkers from the clubs of Brooklyn to Manhattan.
    EW.com, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of spine
Noun
  • Education is the backbone of society, shaping the mindsets of future leaders, influencers, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs through a blend of skills and knowledge.
    William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
  • These critical components form the backbone of your security posture.
    Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of backbone
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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