brawn
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for brawn, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Physical muscle and strength, especially as opposed to intelligence or skill.
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Etymology
From Old French braon ("fleshy part of the body"), tracing back to a Germanic word for roasted meat.
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What does “brawn” mean?
The word “brawn” means physical muscle and strength, especially as opposed to intelligence or skill. In plain terms, muscle power, or (in Britain) a meaty jellied dish — two very different senses of the same word.
How do you pronounce “brawn”?
“Brawn” is pronounced brawn (/bɹɔn/ in IPA).
How do you use “brawn” in a sentence?
Here is “brawn” used in a sentence: “Moving the piano took more brawn than technique.”
What part of speech is “brawn”?
“Brawn” is a noun.
Where does the word “brawn” come from?
The word “brawn” comes from Old French. From Old French braon ("fleshy part of the body"), tracing back to a Germanic word for roasted meat.
How many meanings does “brawn” have?
“Brawn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: physical muscle and strength, especially as opposed to intelligence or skill.