Pronunciation: /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋ/
noun the long tendon in the back of the knee
A1 I hurt my hamstring while running.
A2 She pulled her hamstring during the soccer game.
B1 Physical therapy helped strengthen my hamstring after the injury.
B2 The athlete's hamstring injury required surgery for full recovery.
C1 The dancer's flexibility was hindered by a tight hamstring.
C2 The rehabilitation program focused on rebuilding strength in the hamstring muscle.
verb to cripple by cutting the hamstring
A1 I hamstrung my ability to run by injuring my leg.
A2 The team's chances of winning were hamstrung by their lack of preparation.
B1 The company's growth was hamstrung by the economic downturn.
B2 The new regulations could potentially hamstring the company's expansion plans.
C1 The scandal threatened to hamstring the politician's chances of reelection.
C2 The legal battle could hamstring the company's ability to operate in the market.
adjective pertaining to the hamstring
A1 He has a hamstring injury from playing soccer.
A2 The hamstring exercises helped strengthen his leg muscles.
B1 The athlete's hamstring strain required weeks of physical therapy.
B2 She was advised to avoid high-impact activities to prevent further hamstring damage.
C1 The sprinter's hamstring tear put him out of competition for the rest of the season.
C2 The physical therapist recommended specific stretches to prevent hamstring injuries in the future.
formal The athlete suffered a hamstring injury during the game.
informal I pulled my hamstring while playing soccer.
slang I totally wrecked my hamstring trying to show off at the gym.
figurative His lack of preparation really hamstrung his chances of success.
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