Dictionary Check: muscle

"muscle" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

noun

one of the contractile organs of the body

Synonyms:
noun

animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells

Synonyms:
noun

a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard

Example: "the drug lord had his muscleman to protect him"
noun

authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way)

Example: "the senators used their muscle to get the party leader to resign"
noun

possessing muscular strength

verb

make one's way by force

Example: "He muscled his way into the office"

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