Definition of nerve
- nerve Noun A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
- nerve Noun A neuron.
- nerve Noun A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood
- nerve Noun Courage, boldness.
- nerve Noun Patience.
- nerve Noun Stamina, endurance, fortitude.
- nerve Noun Audacity, gall.
- nerve Noun Agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotion.
- nerve Verb To give courage; "sometimes with "up"."
- nerve Verb To give strength