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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 set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat,...

a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someon...

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

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

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.