sterkte — meaning in English

English meaning

• sinew noun A cord or tendon of the body.
• strength noun Physical power; the capacity to exert force or bear weight.

Senses

sterkte is used for these senses in English:

• sinew (figuratively) Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.
• strength The quality or degree of being strong.

sinew — full definition

1. noun A cord or tendon of the body.
2. noun A cord or string, particularly (music) as of a musical instrument.
3. noun Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.
4. noun That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay.

strength — full definition

1. noun Physical power; the capacity to exert force or bear weight.
2. noun A particular skill or good quality someone or something has.
3. noun How intense or powerful something is, such as a force, feeling, or substance.

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