7
cartilaginous
7
tough(adjective, narrow, slim, tenacity, sinewy)
6
stringy(adjective, tough, thin, long, tenacity)
5
chewy(adjective, tough, sinewy)
5
fibrous(adjective, tough, narrow, slim, sinewy)
5
leathery(adjective, tenacity)
5
sinewy(adjective, tough, narrow, slim)
4
rubbery
4
strong
3
hard
3
ropy(adjective, tough, thin, narrow, slim)
3
stiff
2
tenacious
2
wiry(tough, narrow, slim, sinewy)
1
chondral
1
cohesive
1
coriaceous
1
durable
1
hardy
1
lasting
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