Wiry (adjective)

Having a thin, sinewy build; lean and muscular.

Origin:

The word "wiry" originated in the late 17th century, it comes from the old english wirig meaning made of wire.

Examples:

1. He had a wiry frame and a strength that belied his small size.
2. The old man had a wiry energy that made him seem much younger than he was.
3. The dog had a wiry coat that was easy to maintain.
4. The wiry tennis player had a quick and agile movement on the court.
5. The wiry plant had delicate and thin stems that were hard to hold.