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Spannkraft — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • sinew noun A cord or tendon of the body.

Senses

Spannkraft is used for these senses in English:

  • sinew (figuratively) Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.

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.

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