What does the cryptic crossword clue "Function requiring weight and source of strength (5)" mean?

The definition is "source of strength". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. SINE (synonym of "Function") + W (first letter of "weight") [first letter: "source"]; definition: "strength" The answer is SINEW.

Function requiring weight and source of strength (5)

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