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muscle

/ˈmʌskəl/ noun · British & US
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What does muscle mean?

noun

A tissue that has the power of movement, and is made up of bundles of fibers that contract and relax to produce movement. A muscle is a bundle of fibers that contract and relax to produce movement.

Example

"The athlete's muscles were toned from years of training."

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