muscle in Finnish
muscle in Finnish is lihas, lihaskudos, muskeli — muscle means body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
muscle in Finnish
lihas
lihaskudos
lihas
(usually, in the plural) A well-developed physique, in which the muscles are enlarged from exercise.
muskeli
(uncountable, figurative) Strength, force.
voima
(uncountable, figurative) Strength, force.
What does "muscle" mean?
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noun Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
"Running builds muscle in your legs."
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noun Physical strength or power, including figuratively.
"The new law gives regulators more muscle to fine polluters."
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noun Hired bodyguards or enforcers (informal).
"The nightclub owner kept a couple of guys around as muscle."
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verb To force one's way through something using strength or pressure.
"He muscled his way to the front of the queue."
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muscle in a sentence
- Running builds muscle in your legs.
- She pulled a muscle in her back while lifting boxes.
- The new law gives regulators more muscle to fine polluters.
- It takes real muscle to move that heavy sofa up the stairs.
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What is "muscle" in Finnish?
"muscle" in Finnish is lihas, lihaskudos, muskeli. muscle means: Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
How do you use "muscle" in a sentence?
Example: "Running builds muscle in your legs." In Finnish, "muscle" is lihas, lihaskudos, muskeli.
Are there other ways to say "muscle" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "muscle": lihas, lihaskudos, muskeli, voima.
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