Definition of Hamstring

a tendon that runs up the back of a person’s thigh and controls knee

Examples of Hamstring in a sentence

The runner was sure he had pulled a hamstring when the back of his knee gave out during the cross-country sprint.  🔊

Although his hamstring injury will heel over time, the athlete is sad that a tendon tear will keep him from competing.  🔊

As he kicked the ball with all his might, the soccer player strained a hamstring that controlled his right knee.  🔊

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