American English pronunciation
How to pronounce hamstrings
IPA transcription: ['hæmst,ɹɪŋz]
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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
- During warmup exercises Henderson fell asleep while stretching his hamstrings.