Hamstring

usgb/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/
noun

The string-like parts at the back of a person's upper leg.

He stretched his hamstrings before starting his run.
Visual representation of "hamstring" - The string-like parts at the back of a person's upper leg

Often appears as...

  • stretch one's hamstrings
  • pulled a hamstring
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Sports Related

Often used describing sports activity, particularly in context of stretching or injury.

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She can't play in today's soccer game because she has a hamstring problem.
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Physical Exercise

Essential for people who exercise, to indicate caution during workouts to prevent injury.

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Always warm up your hamstrings to avoid strains.
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Not Actual Strings

Though 'string-like,' it's not literally strings; refers to muscles and tendons.

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Hamstring strains occur when the muscle fibers get overloaded.
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