1. Noun
An organ which, by its contraction, produces motion.
2. Noun
The contractile tissue of which muscles are largely made up.
3. Noun
Muscular strength or development; as, to show one's muscle by lifting a heavy weight.
4. Noun
See Mussel.
5. Noun
one of the contractile organs of the body
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
6. Noun
possessing muscular strength
Vocabulary classified under Engineering
7. 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"
Vocabulary classified under Politics and government
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