American English pronunciation
How to pronounce hamstring
IPA transcription: ['hæmst,ɹɪŋ]
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Noun
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one of the tendons at the back of the knee
Verb
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make ineffective or powerless
“The teachers were hamstrung by the overly rigid schedules”
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cripple by cutting the hamstring
Usage examples
- Literally, to hamstring an individual is to sever the tissues of their hamstring.
- During the fight, Williams sustained a hamstring injury and was knocked out by Gunn.
- During warmup exercises Henderson fell asleep while stretching his hamstrings.