му́скул — meaning in English

English meaning

• muscle noun Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.

Senses

му́скул is used for these senses in English:

• muscle (uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
• muscle (countable) An organ composed of muscle tissue.
• muscle (uncountable, figurative) Strength, force.

muscle — full definition

1. noun Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
2. noun Physical strength or power, including figuratively.
3. noun Hired bodyguards or enforcers (informal).
4. verb To force one's way through something using strength or pressure.

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