Either of the two characters { and }, i.e., left curly bracket { and right curly bracket }, with the shape of a curved, pointed line, having various uses in math, music, computer programming and chemistry.
A cord or string, particularly (music) as of a musical instrument.
That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay.
A cord or tendon of the body.
Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.
To knit together or make strong with, or as if with, sinews.