Also means
tough (of meat)
Usage Note
Sehnig describes a lean, muscular build in which tendons and muscles are visibly defined (ein sehniger Körperbau). When applied to meat it means fibrous and chewy rather than tender.
Examples
"Der Kletterer hatte einen sehnigen, durchtrainierten Körper."
Natural Translation
The climber had a sinewy, thoroughly trained body.
Literal Translation
The climber had a sinewy, through-trained body.
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