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hamstring
—hamstring /ˈhæm.strɪŋ/
Ⅰ noun [C] ► F0 any of five tendons (= pieces of tissue connecting muscles to bones) at the back of the knee: » He pulled (= injured) a hamstring while playing rugby.Thesaurus+: ↑The leg
Ⅱ verb [T often passive] (hamstrung) ↑Verb Endings for hamstring ► F0 to limit the amount of something that can be done or the ability or power of someone to do something: » The company was hamstrung by traditional but inefficient ways of conducting business.Thesaurus+: ↑Limiting and restricting , ↑Preventing and impeding |