muscle

US /ˈmʌsəl/

UK /'mʌsl/

A2

noun

  • A band 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.
  • Physical power
  • Body tissue that moves parts of the body

other

  • To force one's way.

other

  • Power or influence, especially of an economic or political kind.
  • Physical power; strength.

verb

  • To use or muscles of force to get what you want

other

  • Strength or power.

other

  • A band 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.

Examples

Learn how to relax tense muscles.

His muscles rippled beneath his T-shirt as he worked.