
Hamstring
Sports Related
Often used describing sports activity, particularly in context of stretching or injury.
She can't play in today's soccer game because she has a hamstring problem.
Physical Exercise
Essential for people who exercise, to indicate caution during workouts to prevent injury.
Always warm up your hamstrings to avoid strains.
Not Actual Strings
Though 'string-like,' it's not literally strings; refers to muscles and tendons.
Hamstring strains occur when the muscle fibers get overloaded. Compare with
CrippleDisableHamperHinderImpedeIncapacitateParalyseSabotage
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