muscle

/ˈmʌs.əl/noun

The body tissue that tightens and relaxes to make animals and people move.

Example sentences

“Regular exercise builds muscle and improves your strength.”
“I pulled a muscle in my back lifting heavy boxes.”

The silent c trips up spellers. The phrasal verb 'muscle in' means to force your way into something.

Often confused with muscle

muscle vs mussel

Related words

boneOne of the hard, pale pieces that together form the skeleton of a person or animal.exercisePhysical activity done to keep the body, and sometimes the mind, strong and healthy.heartThe organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body, long regarded as the source of feelings.healthyIn good physical condition; free from illness.stomachThe organ inside the body where food is held and broken down after being swallowed.feverA body temperature that rises above normal, usually as a sign of illness.