muscle
word
/ˈməsəɫ/
MUH-suhl
/mˈʌsəl/
MUH-suhl
Definition
A muscle is a part of your body that tightens and relaxes to help you move, stand, or lift things. The word can also be used more broadly for physical strength or power.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for the body: 'arm muscle', 'leg muscles', 'build muscle'. Common with exercise and pain: 'pull a muscle', 'sore muscles'. In informal use, 'muscle' can mean force or influence, as in 'showing muscle' or 'using muscle'.
Spanish: músculoPortuguese (BR): músculoPortuguese (PT): músculoChinese (Simplified): 肌肉Chinese (Traditional): 肌肉Hindi: मांसपेशीArabic: عضلةBengali: পেশীRussian: мышцаJapanese: 筋肉Vietnamese: cơ bắp - bắp thịtKorean: 근육Turkish: kasUrdu: عضلہIndonesian: otot
Example Sentences
He has a strong muscle in his arm.
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Running helps build muscle.
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I pulled a muscle in my back yesterday.
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I’m trying to gain muscle, not just lose weight.
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After leg day, every muscle in my body hurts.
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The company used its financial muscle to beat smaller competitors.
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