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muscles

/ˈmʌsəlz/

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noun

Muskeln

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

Examples :

"Muscle consists largely of actin and myosin filaments."

Muskeln bestehen größtenteils aus Aktin- und Myosinfilamenten.

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noun

Muskel, Muskelgewebe

An organ composed of muscle tissue.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Regular exercise helps strengthen the muscles in your arms and legs." "

Regelmäßiges Training hilft, die Muskeln in Ihren Armen und Beinen zu stärken.

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noun

Muskulatur, Muskeln

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

Examples :

"After years of weightlifting, he finally developed impressive muscles. "

Nach jahrelangem Gewichtheben entwickelte er endlich beeindruckende Muskeln.

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noun

Kraft, Stärke

Strength, force.

Examples :

"The weightlifter showed his muscles to the crowd. "

Der Gewichtheber zeigte dem Publikum seine Kraft.

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noun

Schläger, Leibwächter

Hired strongmen or bodyguards.

Examples :

"The shop owner hired muscles to protect his store after several robberies. "

Der Ladenbesitzer engagierte Schläger, um sein Geschäft nach mehreren Raubüberfällen zu schützen.

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verb

Anstrengen, zwingen

To use force to make progress, especially physical force.

Examples :

"He muscled his way through the crowd."

Er zwang sich durch die Menge.