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How to pronounce muscle
Say it like this: /ˈmʌsəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does muscle mean?
nounA contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
“Muscle consists largely of actin and myosin filaments.”
An organ composed of muscle tissue.
A well-developed physique, in which the muscles are enlarged from exercise.
verbTo use force to make progress, especially physical force.
“He muscled his way through the crowd.”
To move forcefully or with great strength.
“She muscled through the ruins.”
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