hamstring

• Substantiv, das eine der Sehnen bezeichnet, die sich an der Rückseite des Knies befinden und die Muskeln des Oberschenkels mit den Knochen des Unterschenkels verbinden; im weiteren Sinne auch die zugehörige Muskelgruppe der hinteren Oberschenkelmuskulatur.

A noun referring to one of the tendons located at the back of the knee, connecting the thigh muscles to the bones of the lower leg.

1. Tendon at the back of the kneeB2formal

   One of the strong tendons located at the back of the knee joint, connecting muscles to the bone.

   Hinteres Kniegelenk-Sehne

   • He pulled his hamstring during the sprint.
   • The athlete suffered a hamstring injury and had to rest.
   • Stretching the hamstrings can prevent muscle strain.

   Synonymehamstring tendon

2. Leg muscle groupB2formal

   The group of three muscles at the back of the thigh, involved in knee bending and hip extension.

   Hintere Oberschenkelmuskulatur

   • Hamstring exercises are important for leg strength.
   • She strengthened her hamstrings by doing deadlifts.
   • The physiotherapist recommended hamstring stretches.

   Antonymequadriceps

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden stark einzuschränken oder an seiner Macht, Fähigkeit oder Wirksamkeit zu hindern, oft indem eine strukturelle oder funktionale Schwäche verursacht wird; auch wörtlich: die Sehnen in der Kniekehle durchtrennen und dadurch lahm machen.

A verb meaning to severely limit or hinder someone's power, ability, or effectiveness, often by causing a structural or functional weakness.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Make ineffective or powerlessC1formal

   To severely limit or hinder someone or something, making them unable to function effectively.

   Lahmlegen

   • The budget cuts hamstrung the research department.
   • New regulations could hamstring small businesses.
   • The team's efforts were hamstrung by a lack of resources.

   Synonymecrippledisableimpedeincapacitateparalyzethwartundermine

   Antonymeaidassistempowerenablestrengthen

2. Cripple by cutting the hamstringC2formal

   To disable an animal or person by cutting the tendons at the back of the knee.

   Die Sehnen durchtrennen

   • The hunter hamstrung the deer to prevent it from escaping.
   • In ancient warfare, soldiers would hamstring enemy horses.
   • The injury hamstrung the athlete, ending his career.

   Synonymecrippledisablehock