Meaning & use
muscle
A body tissue composed of fibers that contract to produce movement or force.
See it in a sentence
Years of swimming had built strong muscle across her shoulders and back.
He pulled a muscle in his leg while sprinting for the finish line.
A note on using this word
Informally, 'muscle' can mean power or influence, as in a company using its financial muscle.
Words with a similar meaning
brawn
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Strength, power, or influence used to achieve something, especially through force.
The union used its political muscle to push the new law through.
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