Definition of 'nerve'

Noun

1. any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
      Synonyms: nervus
2. the courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"
      Synonyms: heart mettle spunk
3. impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
      Synonyms: boldness brass face cheek

Verb

1. get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
      Synonyms: steel

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