hamstring in French
hamstring in French is ischio-jambier, paralyser — hamstring means any of the large tendons or muscles at the back of the thigh, behind the knee.
hamstring in French
ischio-jambier
(anatomy) One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.
paralyser
(transitive, figurative) To cripple; to incapacitate; to disable. [from 1640s]
What does "hamstring" mean?
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noun Any of the large tendons or muscles at the back of the thigh, behind the knee.
"The sprinter pulled up clutching his hamstring."
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verb To severely limit or cripple someone's ability to act.
"Budget cuts have hamstrung the department for years."
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hamstring in a sentence
- The sprinter pulled up clutching his hamstring.
- Budget cuts have hamstrung the department for years.
- Without proper tools, the team was completely hamstrung.
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What is "hamstring" in French?
"hamstring" in French is ischio-jambier, paralyser. hamstring means: Any of the large tendons or muscles at the back of the thigh, behind the knee.
How do you use "hamstring" in a sentence?
Example: "The sprinter pulled up clutching his hamstring." In French, "hamstring" is ischio-jambier, paralyser.
Are there other ways to say "hamstring" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "hamstring": ischio-jambier, paralyser.
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