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musclea 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/

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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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmʌsəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmʌsəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootmuscul
Suffix--e

🎵Rhyme

hustlebustlerustletussle
hustle
bustle
rustle
tussle

🔗Collocations

build muscle
muscle memory
flex muscles
muscle tension
muscle into
muscle car
muscle strain

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After one day at the gym, he thought his tiny muscles could impress everyone.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

strengthpowerforcebrawnsinew

Antonyms

weaknessfrailty

Related

tissuefibertendonboneexerciseworkout

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