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hamstring

noun, verb

/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

Meaning

a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.

Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.

cripple, weaken, disable, paralyze, hinder

strengthen, empower, support

hamstring injury, hamstring muscles, hamstring the effort

A large spoon for serving soup or liquids; to serve with such a spoon.

A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone...

A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.

A person trained to care for the sick; to take care of someone or something.

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to str...

A tool with a sharp edge used for cutting or shaping hard materials; or to cut or carve with such a...