noun

hamstring

hamstring

He pulled a hamstring while running.

He pulled a hamstring while running.

((possessive pronoun)) hamstring a person's hamstring muscle He pulled his hamstring.

Synonyms: tendon, muscle

From Old English 'hamm' (back of the knee) and 'string' (tendon). Literally, the tendon at the back of the knee.

Think of a 'string' of 'ham' (meat) at the back of your leg. It's a very visual and memorable image for the muscle.

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