Looking for the meaning of the word HAMSTRING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HAMSTRING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Hamstring
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
16th century: from ham+ string
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhamstrɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
any of five tendons at the back of a person's knee
Short Definition:tendon at back of person's knee
Examples:- he pulled a hamstring
Word: Hamstring
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhamstrɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cripple (a person or animal) by cutting their hamstrings.
Short Definition:cripple by cutting hamstrings
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