noun
one of the contractile organs of the body
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musculus
noun
animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
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muscular tissue
noun
a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard
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Examples
- the drug lord had his muscleman to protect him
noun
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
noun
possessing muscular strength
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verb
make one's way by force
Examples
- He muscled his way into the office