English · Body & Health
muscle
/ˈmʌs.əl/
[/ˈmʌs.əl/]
tissue that moves body
Beginnernoun
Definition
The body tissue that contracts to produce movement and force.
Example
Lifting weights regularly helped him build muscle across his arms and shoulders.
Lifting weights regularly helped him build muscle across his arms and shoulders.
Etymology
From Latin 'musculus', meaning little mouse.
How & Where It’s Used
'Muscle in' means to force one's way into something.