muscle

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muscle Definition

• (n) one of the contractile organs of the body
• (n) animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
• (n) a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard; "the druglord had his muscleman to protect him"
• (n) authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way); "the senators used their muscle to get the party leader to resign"
• (n) muscular strength
• (v) make one''s way by force; "He muscled his way into the office"

muscle Synonyms

• brawn
• muscle
• muscleman
• muscular tissue
• musculus
• sinew