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Muscle

noun
/ˈmʌs.əl/

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
a band of fibrous tissue in the body that produces movement; physical strength

Example Sentences

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

He exercises daily to build strong muscles.

Example Expressions

flex your muscles

Synonyms

sinew, fiber, tissue, strength, power, force
Entry 1
sinew, fiber, tissue
Entry 2
strength, power, force, sinew

Antonyms

fat, bone, weakness, frailty
Entry 1
fat, bone
Entry 2
weakness, frailty

Collocations

muscle mass, muscle pain, muscle strength, build muscle, muscle building, flex muscles
Entry 1
muscle mass, muscle pain, muscle strength, build muscle
Entry 2
muscle strength, muscle pain, muscle building, flex muscles

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