Sinew

material

Strong fibres of animal tendons: bowstrings, bindings, torsion springs.

Where it is used

• Bow and arrow — is material for. Bowstrings were twisted from sinew, which was also used to bind the points.
• Catapult — is material for. Torsion springs were twisted from sinew.
• Tennis racket — is material for. The strings are natural gut.

Open Evothings