muscle
Pronunciation
/ˈmʌsəl/

Definition & Meaning of "muscle"in English

Muscle
01

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

muscle definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
muscles

What is a "muscle"?

A muscle is a body part responsible for generating movement and providing mechanical support to the body. Composed of contractile fibers, muscles enable the execution of various actions, such as walking, lifting, and even the beating of the heart. Through the process of muscle contraction and relaxation, they exert force on bones and other tissues, allowing for coordinated and controlled motion. Muscles are essential for maintaining posture, facilitating bodily functions, and enabling physical activities.

Examples
He massaged his sore muscles to ease the tension.
02

animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells

03

possessing muscular strength

04

authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way)

05

a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard

to muscle
01

make one's way by force

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
muscle
3rd person singular
muscles
Present participle
muscling
Past simple
muscled
Past participle
muscled
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