muscle

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muscle
ˈmʌs(ə)l Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body.
    E.g. the calf muscle
  • physical power; strength.
    E.g. he had muscle but no brains
verb
  • move (an object) in a particular direction by using one's physical strength.
    E.g. they were muscling baggage into the hold of the plane

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