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muscle

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Synonyms: mascle, muscly, muscule, muscae, musle

Antonyms: mascle, muscly, muscule, muscae, musle

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Noun

  1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} A [[contractile]] form of [[tissue]] which [[animal]]s use to effect movement.
  2. {{lb|en|countable}} An [[organ]] composed of muscle tissue.
  3. {{lb|en|usually|in the plural}} A well-developed [[physique]], in which the muscles are [[enlarged]] from [[exercise]].
  4. {{lb|en|uncountable|figurative}} [[strength|Strength]], [[force]].
  5. {{lb|en|uncountable|figurative}} Hired [[strongman|strongmen]] or [[bodyguard]]s.

Verb

  1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To use [[force]] to make [[progress]], especially physical force.
  2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To move forcefully or with great strength.

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