Brawny: alternatives and connections

Having active physical power, or great physical power to act; having a power of exerting great bodily force; vigorous.

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Having active physical power, or great physical power to act; having a power of exerting great bodily force; vigorous.

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A muscle; flesh.

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A muscle; flesh.

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The quality or state of being brawny.

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The quality or state of being brawny.

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Moderately heavy.

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Of or pertaining to a muscle, or to a system of muscles; consisting of, or constituting, a muscle or muscles; as, muscular fiber.

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Full of power; capable of producing great effects of any kind; potent; mighty; efficacious; intense; as, a powerful man or beast; a powerful engine;…

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Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, a sinew or sinews.

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