Coffee is among the most consumed beverages worldwide. According to Statista, an average person consumes roughly 42.6 liters of coffee per year.
tendon, sinew
(noun) a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
Source: WordNet® 3.1
tendon (plural tendons)
(anatomy) A tough band of inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment.
(construction) A wire or bar used to strengthen prestressed concrete.
• sinew
• Denton
Source: Wiktionary
Ten"don, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. tendere to stretch, extend. See Tend to move.] (Anat.)
Definition: A tough insensible cord, bundle, or band of fibrous connective tissue uniting a muscle with some other part; a sinew. Tendon reflex (Physiol.), a kind of reflex act in which a muscle is made to contract by a blow upon its tendon. Its absence is generally a sign of disease. See Knee jerk, under Knee.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
Coffee is among the most consumed beverages worldwide. According to Statista, an average person consumes roughly 42.6 liters of coffee per year.