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noun
singular of heartstrings
A tendon or other structure resembling a cord once thought to be attached to, or to brace, the heart.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical, rare
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
singular of heartstrings
A source of one's deepest emotions or inner feelings, especially compassion or love.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, rare
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noun
singular of heartstrings
The essential or vital part of something; the core, the essence, the heart.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, figuratively, rare
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Synonyms: crux, gist, bowels, sum, brass tacks, core, essence, drift, guts, gravamen, heart, heart and soul, heartstring, heartstrings, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, moral of the story, nitty-gritty, nub, nuts and bolts, pith, punctum saliens, quintessence, soul, spirit, stuff, substance, tenor
Antonyms: none provided
History
From heart + string.
