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Meaning of muscle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

muscle

Pronunciation:/ˈmʌs.əl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.

    Example: Muscle consists largely of actin and myosin filaments.

    Synonyms:thew
  2. An organ composed of muscle tissue.

  3. (usually in the plural) A well-developed physique, in which the muscles are enlarged from exercise.

  4. Strength, force.

verb

Definitions

  1. To use force to make progress, especially physical force.

    Example: He muscled his way through the crowd.