Muscle

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

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sinew, fiber, tissue

Entry 2

strength, power, force, sinew

Antonyms

fat, bone, weakness, frailty

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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

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muscle strength, muscle pain, muscle building, flex muscles