hamstring

• Substantivo que designa um dos tendões localizados na parte posterior do joelho, que conectam os músculos da coxa aos ossos da perna; também se refere, por extensão, aos próprios músculos posteriores da coxa (isquiotibiais).

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.

   Tendão da parte posterior do joelho

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

   Sinônimoshamstring tendon

2. Leg muscle groupB2formal

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

   Músculos isquiotibiais

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

   Antônimosquadriceps

• Verbo que significa limitar ou impedir gravemente o poder, a capacidade ou a eficácia de alguém, frequentemente causando fraqueza estrutural ou funcional.

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

verbo irregular

1. Make ineffective or powerlessC1formal

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

   Paralisar

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

   Sinônimoscrippledisableimpedeincapacitateparalyzethwartundermine

   Antônimosaidassistempowerenablestrengthen

2. Cripple by cutting the hamstringC2formal

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

   Cortar os tendões

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrippledisablehock