Meaning of Hamstring

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Hamstring

1. 1
   n.

   One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.

2. 2
   v. t.

   To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough; hence, to cripple; to incapacitate; to disable.

3. 3
   n.

   One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.

4. 4
   v. t.

   To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough; hence, to cripple; to incapacitate; to disable.