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muscle
noun(mus-cle)
possessing muscular strength
muscle
noun(mus-cle)
one of the contractile organs of the body
Synonyms: musculus,
muscle
noun(mus-cle)
a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard
Synonyms: muscleman,
Examples:
The drug lord had his muscleman to protect him.
muscle
noun(mus-cle)
animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
Synonyms: muscular tissue,
muscle
noun(mus-cle)
authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way)
Examples:
The senators used their muscle to get the party leader to resign.
muscle
verb(mus-cle)
make one's way by force
Examples:
He muscled his way into the office.

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