brawn

noun
UK: /brɔːn/
US: /brɔːn/

  1. Physical strength, especially muscularity; robust and well-developed muscles.

    1. He used his brawn to lift the heavy box. [ ] [ ]
    2. The construction workers relied on their brawn to complete the demanding task. [ ] [ ]

  2. Power or force.

    1. The team won because of their brawn. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sheer brawn of the storm surge demolished the coastal defenses. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

muscle power strength might

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brawn" in English means: Physical strength, especially muscularity; robust and well-developed muscles., Power or force..

The phonetic transcription of "brawn" is /brɔːn/ in British English and /brɔːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brawn": muscle, power, strength, might.

Example usage of "brawn": "He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.". More examples on the page.