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A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
"The nerves can be seen through the skin."
A neuron.
A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood
"Some plants have ornamental value because of their contrasting nerves."
Courage, boldness.
"He hasn't the nerve to tell her he likes her. What a wimp!"
Synonyms
To give courage.
"May their example nerve us to face the enemy."
To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.
"The liquor nerved up several of the men after their icy march."
How to use "NERVE" in a sentence
"The nerves can be seen through the skin."
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymp…
"Some plants have ornamental value because of their contrasting nerves."
A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood…
"He hasn't the nerve to tell her he likes her. What a wimp!"
Courage, boldness.…
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