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sinew vs Achilles tendon

Achilles tendon vs sinew

sinew and Achilles tendon both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sinew Yes No No No
Achilles tendon Yes No No No
As nouns, Achilles tendon is a hyponym of sinew; that is, Achilles tendon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sinew:
  • sinew: a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
  • Achilles tendon: a large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf
Other hyponyms of sinew include hamstring, hamstring tendon, tendon of Achilles.
sinew (noun) Achilles tendon (noun)
possessing muscular strength a large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf
a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
Difference between sinew and Achilles tendon

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