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Synonyms for Sinewy & Similar Words

Definition of sinewy

adjective
  1. (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
  2. consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
  3. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms"

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What are synonyms for sinewy?
Synonyms for sinewy include: fibrous, stringy, tough.
How many synonyms does sinewy have?
Sinewy has 3 synonyms.

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