How Do You Spell HAMSTRUNG?

Pronunciation: [hˈamstɹʌŋ] (IPA)

The word "Hamstrung" is spelled with a "h" followed by "a", "m", "s", "t", "r", "u", "n" and "g". The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /hæmstrʌŋ/. It means to be prevented from taking action or moving freely, often due to a limitation or restriction. The word comes from the practice of cutting the hamstring tendon in animals to prevent them from running away or escaping. Spellings are often difficult to remember, but using phonetics can make it easier to understand the pronunciation and spelling of words like "Hamstrung".

HAMSTRUNG Meaning and Definition

1. Hamstrung is a verb that describes the act of severely limiting or crippling someone or something's ability to act or function effectively. It generally refers to handicapping or restricting someone's actions or progress in a way that renders them ineffective or impotent.

   Derived from the literal meaning of damaging or cutting the hamstring muscles in the hind legs of animals to disable them, the term now figuratively implies the restriction or paralysis of someone's or something's capability to make progress or achieve desired outcomes.

   When applied to people, hamstrung typically refers to situations where individuals or groups face significant obstacles, hindrances, or restrictions that impede their ability to accomplish their goals or responsibilities. It often suggests a sense of frustration, helplessness, and being held back by external factors or circumstances beyond one's control.

   The term is also used in a broader context, such as politics, economics, or organizations, to describe situations where policies, regulations, or systems significantly hinder or limit overall progress, growth, or development.

   Synonomously used with expressions like "handcuffed" or "bound," hamstrung implies a scenario where the imposed limitations or impairments prevent or heavily impede the ability to perform at one's full potential, achieve desired outcomes, or overcome obstacles.

2. Disabled by having the strong sinews of the leg cut.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HAMSTRUNG

• amstrong
• headstrung
• handstrung
• gamstrung
• bamstrung
• namstrung
• jamstrung
• uamstrung
• yamstrung
• hamstrug
• hyestrung

Etymology of HAMSTRUNG

The word "hamstrung" comes from the combination of two terms: "ham" and "strung".

The term "ham" refers to the back part of the hind leg of a hog, especially the thigh. It has been used to describe the upper leg muscle of various animals. In this context, "ham" specifically refers to the tendons in the back of the knee.

The term "strung" comes from the Old English word "strang", meaning "strong". It is related to the Middle High German word "stranc" and the Dutch word "sterk".

When combined, "hamstrung" refers to a specific method of crippling or disabling an animal by cutting the hamstring tendon, which severely hampers its ability to walk or run.

Conjugate verb Hamstrung

CONDITIONAL

I would hamstrung

you would hamstrung

he/she/it would hamstrung

we would hamstrung

they would hamstrung

I would hamstring

we would hamstring

you would hamstring

he/she/it would hamstring

they would hamstring

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be hamstringing

you would be hamstringing

he/she/it would be hamstringing

we would be hamstringing

they would be hamstringing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hamstrung

you would have hamstrung

he/she/it would have hamstrung

we would have hamstrung

they would have hamstrung

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been hamstringing

you would have been hamstringing

he/she/it would have been hamstringing

we would have been hamstringing

they would have been hamstringing

FUTURE

I will hamstring

you will hamstring

he/she/it will hamstring

we will hamstring

they will hamstring

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hamstringing

you will be hamstringing

he/she/it will be hamstringing

we will be hamstringing

they will be hamstringing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hamstrung

you will have hamstrung

he/she/it will have hamstrung

we will have hamstrung

they will have hamstrung

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hamstringing

you will have been hamstringing

he/she/it will have been hamstringing

we will have been hamstringing

they will have been hamstringing

IMPERATIVE

you hamstring

we let´s hamstring

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hamstring

PAST

I hamstrung

you hamstrung

he/she/it hamstrung

we hamstrung

they hamstrung

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hamstringing

you were hamstringing

he/she/it was hamstringing

we were hamstringing

they were hamstringing

PAST PARTICIPLE

hamstrung

PAST PERFECT

I had hamstrung

you had hamstrung

he/she/it had hamstrung

we had hamstrung

they had hamstrung

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hamstringing

you had been hamstringing

he/she/it had been hamstringing

we had been hamstringing

they had been hamstringing

PRESENT

I hamstring

you hamstring

he/she/it hamstrings

we hamstring

they hamstring

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hamstringing

you are hamstringing

he/she/it is hamstringing

we are hamstringing

they are hamstringing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hamstringing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hamstrung

you have hamstrung

he/she/it has hamstrung

we have hamstrung

they have hamstrung

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hamstringing

you have been hamstringing

he/she/it has been hamstringing

we have been hamstringing

they have been hamstringing