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hamstring

/ˈhæmstɹɪŋ/

Meaning 1

A muscle group at the back of the thigh.

“She felt a strain in her hamstring while running.”
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Illustration of hamstring: A muscle group at the back of the thigh.

Meaning 2

to cripple or disable someone's ability

“The injury will hamstring his chances of winning.”
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Illustration of hamstring: to cripple or disable someone's ability