muscle — 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
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: 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
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmʌsəl/
Korean meaning: 근육, 힘
Korean pronunciation: **머**슬
Example Sentences
- After one day at the gym, he thought his tiny muscles could impress everyone.
- She decided to muscle her way into the VIP section like a determined penguin.
- Regular exercise helps maintain healthy muscle mass.
muscle
NOUN//ˈmʌsəl//
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
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'musculus'에서 유래되었는데, 이는 '작은 쥐'라는 뜻입니다. 근육이 수축할 때 피부 아래에서 작은 쥐가 움직이는 것처럼 보인다고 해서 붙여진 이름입니다.
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📝Examples
“After one day at the gym, he thought his tiny muscles could impress everyone.”
“She decided to muscle her way into the VIP section like a determined penguin.”
“Regular exercise helps maintain healthy muscle mass.”
“The company tried to muscle out its competitors through aggressive pricing.”
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