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Nerve
/nɛɾv/
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
📖 Definitions of "Nerve"
noun
- 1
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
"The nerves can be seen through the skin."
- 2
A neuron.
- 3
A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood
"Some plants have ornamental value because of their contrasting nerves."
- 4
Courage, boldness.
"He hasn't the nerve to tell her he likes her. What a wimp!"
verb
- 1
To give courage.
"May their example nerve us to face the enemy."
- 2
To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.
"The liquor nerved up several of the men after their icy march."
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