hamstring

nounverbB2 · Upper-intermediate

The muscle at the back of your upper leg.

Meanings of «hamstring»

1 · noun

the muscle at the back of your upper leg

She tore her hamstring while sprinting during the race.

2 · verb

to severely limit or disable someone's ability to act

Budget cuts continued to hamstring the small research team.

Similar: cripple hinder disable

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