Meaning of the word muscles in English

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muscles

Noun

1.

a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body.

Example:
the calf muscle
Synonym:
2.

physical power; strength.

Example:
he had muscle but no brains

Verb

1.

move (an object) in a particular direction by using one's physical strength.

Example:
they were muscling baggage into the hold of the plane
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