muscle

Definition

  • n. one of the contractile organs of the body
  • n. animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
  • n. authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way)
  • v. make one's way by force

Word forms

Past tense
muscled
Present participle
muscling
Past participle
muscled
Third person singular
muscles

Example sentences

  1. n.

    He works out at the gym to build his muscle and stay fit.

  2. n.

    The doctor explained how the muscle in my leg was injured during the accident.