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/
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
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin musculus, literally meaning 'little mouse.' Ancient anatomists named the muscle after the appearance of muscle contractions beneath the skin, which resembled a small mouse moving under the surface.
Breakdown
musculus (Latin: small mouse, from mus 'mouse' + -culus 'diminutive suffix') → muscle (English anatomical term for contractile tissue)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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