Nerve

Nerve [nəːV]
Noun
Similar to: Brain
== Meanings ==
#A whitish fibre or bundle of fibres in the body that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs.
#One's steadiness and courage in a demanding situation.
##[Informational] Impudence or audacity.
#Feelings of nervousness.
#[Botany] A prominent unbranched rib in a leaf, especially in the midrib of the leaf of a moss.
##Brace oneself mentally to face a demanding situation.
== Examples ==
#The optic nerve.
#An amazing journey which tested her nerves to the full
#He had the nerve to insult my cooking.
#His first-night nerves soon disappeared.
#She nerved herself to enter the room.
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