Achilles' tendon

A form of Achilles tendon — The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, and inserted into the bone of the heel.

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Meanings

nounAchilles' tendon (plural Achilles' tendons)

plural Achilles' tendons

  1. USalternativeAlternative form of Achilles tendon.
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