That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay.
A cord or tendon of the body.
A cord or string, particularly (music) as of a musical instrument.
Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.
To knit together or make strong with, or as if with, sinews.
Power; strength.
Command; control; possession.
Forest; woods.
To govern; inherit.