brawn

American  

[brawn] / brɔn /

noun

1. strong, well-developed muscles.

2. muscular strength.

   Synonyms:

   power, might, sturdiness, muscle, robustness, brawniness

3. Chiefly British.

   1. a boar's or swine's flesh, especially when boiled and pickled.

   2. headcheese.

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brawn British  

/ brɔːn /

noun

1. strong well-developed muscles

2. physical strength, esp as opposed to intelligence

3. a seasoned jellied loaf made from the head and sometimes the feet of a pig or calf

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Etymology

Origin of brawn

1275–1325; Middle English brawne < Old French braon slice of flesh ( Provençal bradon ) < Germanic; compare German Braten joint of meat, akin to Old English brǣd flesh

Example Sentences

General manager Bill Guerin prioritized size, brawn and checking prowess over elite scoring ability, which meant leaving several of America’s most dynamic offensive threats at home.

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Her particular combination of brawn and skill isn’t just rare.

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The way to make Superman cool again was to highlight his brawn.

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“At this stage in life, using my brain instead of brawn is a better fit for me,” says Miner.

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Practices focus more on brain than brawn, emphasizing the strategy, reads and fine-tuned execution that might decide close games.

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