muscle

/ˈmʌs.əl/

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noun

1. A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
   "Muscle consists largely of actin and myosin filaments."
2. An organ composed of muscle tissue.
3. (usually in the plural) A well-developed physique, in which the muscles are enlarged from exercise.
4. Strength, force.

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verb

1. To use force to make progress, especially physical force.
   "He muscled his way through the crowd."