muscle
Translation
muscle, strength, power, influence
Examples
He pulled a muscle in his leg.
He pulled a muscle in his leg.
She has a lot of muscle in the company.
She has a lot of muscle in the company.
You need more muscle to lift that box.
You need more muscle to lift that box.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) muscle in ((one's arm/leg/etc.)) a tissue in the body He pulled a muscle in his leg.
((to have)) muscle to have power or influence She has a lot of muscle in the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brawn, sinew, strength, power
Etymology
From Latin 'musculus', meaning 'little mouse', because the shape and movement of some muscles (like the biceps) were thought to resemble a mouse moving under the skin.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'mouse' ('mus') running under your skin to remember 'muscle'.