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.
Any of the tendons at the rear hollow of the human knee. 2. or hamstrings The hamstring muscle. 3. The large tendon in the back of the hock of a quadruped. tr.v. hamÂ·strung (-strÅ­ngâ²), hamÂ·stringÂ·ing, hamÂ·strings. 1. To cut the hamstring of (an animal or a person) and thereby cripple.