muscle (EN)

noun, verb

noun “muscle”

1. a body part made up of muscle tissue that helps in movement or maintaining posture
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   She felt a sharp pain in her leg muscle after running the marathon.
2. the soft tissue found in animals and humans that can tighten and relax to create movement
   When you lift weights, you build muscle in your arms and legs.
3. power or strength
   The company used its financial muscle to buy out its competitor.
4. (informal) people employed to provide protection or to intimidate others
   The club owner always had muscle at the door to keep troublemakers out.

verb “muscle”

1. to forcefully push one's way through a place or situation using physical strength
   He had to muscle through the crowd to get inside.