English · Body & Health
nerve
/nɜːrv/
[/nɜːrv/]
body signal fibre
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A fibre that carries messages between the brain and other parts of the body.
Example
A trapped nerve in his back sent sharp pains down the length of his leg.
A trapped nerve in his back sent sharp pains down the length of his leg.
Etymology
From Latin 'nervus', meaning sinew.
How & Where It’s Used
Also means courage ('lose your nerve') or boldness ('what a nerve').