muscle
noun
a tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
muscles
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pluralof muscle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof muscle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
musclenouna tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
Example Sentences
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I focus on keeping my facial muscles from spasming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
"Moving the jaw muscles activates the big salivary glands. It cleans the mouth, it protects the teeth and it's vital for digestion."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Their muscles also mature, allowing them to begin moving on their own.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
AI labs haven’t yet shown they have such muscles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
I do a few finger warm-ups so my muscles are nice and relaxed.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
