Nerves

Word NERVES
Character 6
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /nɛɾvz/

Definitions and meanings of "Nerves"

What do we mean by nerves?

A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.

A neuron.

A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood

Courage, boldness.

Patience.

Stamina, endurance, fortitude.

Audacity, gall.

(polymer technology) The elastic resistance of raw rubber or other polymers to permanent deformation during processing.

(in the plural) Agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotion.

Sinew, tendon.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Nerves

The word "nerves" in example sentences

From the spine, thirty-one pairs of nerves, called _spinal nerves_, pass to different parts of my body; some to the lungs, some to the heart, some to the stomach, some to the bones, and some to the muscles and skin. ❋ Sarah F. Buckelew (N/A)

But it was evident from the laboured performance by Carlo Ancelotti's side that the title nerves are beginning to take hold. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Another thing that works my nerves is the assumption that there's only a single way to respond to a particular issue. ❋ Nantahala (2009)

Whatever works to calm the nerves is a good thing in that case. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"I expect, Mr. Harley, that you will be disposed to regard what I have to tell you rather as a symptom of what you call nerves than as evidence of any agency directed against me." ❋ Sax Rohmer (1921)

Gordon Graham smiled, a certain satirical smile, intensely irritating to his sister's temper (which she called her nerves), and which it was rather fortunate she did not see. ❋ Unknown (1875)

Fortunately Nonna, after a lifetime spent in the care of babies, had laid aside what we call nerves, else she had certainly fallen in a swoon like her mistress; she was consequently able to support the duchess and soothe her with gentle words. ❋ Georg Ebers (1867)

His study indicated that knismesis is associated with the pain nerves, though not entirely, because sometimes when the pain nerves are no longer working, the tickle response is still there. ❋ Heather McDougal (2009)

Maybe some groin nerves were cut.: blinks: It was frankly a little high for anything that would put him in a wheelchair. ❋ Rabid1st (2009)

 This new sensation that flames my nerves is unfamiliar. ❋ Unknown (2009)

“We still have very raw nerves from the 2000 recount.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

The tingling of the jacked-in nerves at the back of his neck told him his Mark XI was all up round – one hundred and fifty rounds in his right forearm, sixteen twenty millimeter grenades in his left. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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