muscle

noun
UK: /ˈmʌsl/
US: /ˈmʌsl/

  1. Body tissue that can contract, producing movement.

    1. He's been working hard to build muscle at the gym. [ ] [ ]
    2. Regular exercise is important for maintaining muscle strength and overall health. [ ] [ ]

  2. Physical strength or power.

    1. The heavy box required some muscle to lift. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's success is due to the collective muscle of its talented workforce. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

force power might brawn strength
muscle verb

  1. To force your way, to use strength to move something.

    1. He tried to muscle the door open. [ ] [ ]
    2. They muscled their way through the crowded stadium. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "muscle" in English means: Body tissue that can contract, producing movement., Physical strength or power..

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

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

Example usage of "muscle": "He's been working hard to build muscle at the gym.". More examples on the page.