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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It is a quick source of energy for muscles, which is especially important for short-duration, high intensity activities such as sprinting.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Protein powders maximise muscle repair and contribute to muscle growth, while creatine is a quick source of energy for muscles and important in short-duration, high-intensity activities like sprinting.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
He’s living up to the promise, having grown to 6 feet 3 and 220 pounds, with muscles offering a sign of his dedication in the weight room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, muscles around your joints act as shock absorbers.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
First a dung cart rolled down the block, pulled by a scrawny brown horse that kept twitching its muscles to shoo the flies off its back.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
