nerbo — meaning in English

English meaning

• sinew noun A cord or tendon of the body.
• whip noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.

Senses

nerbo is used for these senses in English:

• sinew (figuratively) Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.
• whip A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.

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.

whip — full definition

1. noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
2. noun A politician responsible for making sure party members vote according to party policy.
3. verb To strike with a whip or similar flexible object.
4. verb To beat food quickly, especially cream or eggs, so that it becomes light and airy.
5. verb To move something suddenly and quickly.

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