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sinewy
adjective sin·ewy \ˈsin-yə-wē also ˈsi-nə-\
: having strong and lean muscles
: tough and difficult to cut or chew
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2
: marked by the strength of sinews <a demanding sinewy intelligence — Helen Dudar>
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First Known Use of SINEWY
14th century
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