muscle

A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.

“Muscle consists largely of actin and myosin filaments.”

An organ composed of muscle tissue.

(usually in the plural) A well-developed physique, in which the muscles are enlarged from exercise.

Strength, force.

Hired strongmen or bodyguards.

To use force to make progress, especially physical force.

“He muscled his way through the crowd.”