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stringy
stringy
/ˈstrɪŋi/
adjective
(
)
Lean and sinewy
(
stringy
,
wiry
)
lean and sinewy
The wiry athlete had incredible strength and agility.
The wiry athlete had incredible strength and agility.
Consisting of or containing string or strings
(
stringy
)
consisting of or containing string or strings
Forming viscous or glutinous threads
(
ropey
,
ropy
,
stringy
,
thready
)
forming viscous or glutinous threads
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
(
fibrous
,
stringy
,
unchewable
,
sinewy
)
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
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