1. Either of two tendons at the back of the thigh that connect the hamstring muscles to the bone.
Usage: Usually used in plural form.
2. The group of muscles at the back of the thigh.
Usage: Usually used in plural form.

1. To cripple or disable by cutting the hamstring tendons.
2. To severely limit or prevent the effectiveness of something.

Examples

• The athlete pulled his hamstrings during the sprint.
• Strong hamstrings are essential for runners and cyclists.
• The injury hamstrings his ability to play in the upcoming game.
• Budget cuts hamstring the school's ability to improve facilities.
• Poor planning hamstrings the project from the start.
• She does stretches to keep her hamstrings flexible.