A derecho (/dÉËreÉªtÊoÊ/, from Spanish: derecho [deËÉ¾etÊo], straight) is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm that is associated with a land-based, fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms. Derechos can cause hurricane-force winds, tornadoes, heavy rains, and flash floods.
In human anatomy, a hamstring is one of the three posterior thigh muscles in between the hip and the knee. In quadrupeds, the hamstring is the single large tendon found behind the knee or comparable area.
hamstring in British English. See all translations. hamstringverb [ T often passive ] uk â /ËhÃ¦m.strÉªÅ/ us â /ËhÃ¦m.strÉªÅ/ hamstrung. âº to limit the amount of something that can be done or the ability or power of someone to do something: 1  The company was hamstrung by traditional but inefficient ways of conducting business. 2  He pulled (= injured) a hamstring while playing football. 3  the hamstring muscles.