жилав — meaning in English

English meaning

• sinewy adj Tough; having strong sinews.
• tough adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
• wiry adj Lean and muscular, with visible strength rather than bulk.

Senses

жилав is used for these senses in English:

• sinewy (of a person or animal) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.
• tough (of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
• wiry Thin, muscular and flexible.

sinewy — full definition

1. adj Tough; having strong sinews.
2. adj Having or showing nervous strength.
3. adj Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.

tough — full definition

1. adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
2. adjective Difficult to cut or chew, describing food.
3. adjective Physically or mentally hardy; able to endure difficulty.
4. adjective Difficult or demanding, describing a situation, task, or question.
5. interjection Used to show a lack of sympathy for someone's complaint.

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