muscle

/mˈʌsʌl/

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Definitions

Noun
one of the contractile organs of the body
Noun
animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
Noun
a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard; "the drug lord had his muscleman to protect him"
Noun
authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way); "the senators used their muscle to get the party leader to resign"
Noun
possessing muscular strength
Verb
make one''s way by force; "He muscled his way into the office"