Meaning & use

muscle

noun·Everyday

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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