muscle

US /ˈmʌs.əl/
UK /ˈmʌs.əl/
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muscolo

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.

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He pulled a muscle in his leg while running.
Si è stirato un muscolo nella gamba mentre correva.
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Regular exercise helps build strong muscles.
L'esercizio regolare aiuta a costruire muscoli forti.
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forza, potere

physical strength

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He used his muscle to lift the heavy box.
Ha usato la sua forza per sollevare la scatola pesante.
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The company has enough financial muscle to expand.
L'azienda ha abbastanza potere finanziario per espandersi.
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imporsi, farsi strada a forza

to use force or influence to achieve something

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The company tried to muscle its way into the new market.
L'azienda ha cercato di imporsi nel nuovo mercato.
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He had to muscle his way through the crowd.
Ha dovuto farsi strada a forza tra la folla.
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