muscle

• Nom désignant un faisceau ou un cordon de tissu fibreux du corps humain ou animal, capable de se contracter pour provoquer un mouvement ou maintenir la posture des parties du corps. Par extension, il peut aussi désigner la force ou la puissance physique.

A noun referring to a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in the human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement or maintaining the position of body parts.

1. Body tissueA2formalscientific

   A band or bundle of fibrous tissue in the human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement or maintaining the position of body parts.

   muscle (tissu)

   • He pulled a muscle while lifting weights.
   • Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscles.
   • The heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body.

2. Physical strengthA2informal

   Physical power or strength, especially in the arms or legs.

   force musculaire

   • He used his muscle to open the stuck door.
   • She has a lot of muscle from years of training.
   • The job requires more muscle than skill.

   Synonymesbeefbrawnbulkforcemightmuscularitypowerstrength

3. Power or influenceB2informal

   Power, influence, or force, especially in a political or economic context.

   poids, influence

   • The company used its financial muscle to buy out competitors.
   • The union flexed its political muscle during the negotiations.
   • He has a lot of muscle in the local government.

   Synonymescloutinfluenceleveragepowerpullswayweight

• Verbe signifiant se frayer un chemin ou imposer sa présence ou son influence par la force physique ou l'autorité.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing one's way or using physical strength or influence to achieve something.

1. Force one's wayB2informal

   To use physical strength or influence to push through or gain an advantage.

   se frayer un passage

   • He muscled his way through the crowd to get to the front.
   • The company muscled into the market by undercutting competitors.
   • She muscled past the security guard to confront the manager.

   Synonymesbulldozeelbowforcejostlemanhandlepushshouldershovesqueeze

2. Exert power or influenceC1informal

   To use power, authority, or influence to achieve something, often aggressively.

   user de son influence

   • The lobbyists muscled the bill through Congress.
   • He muscled his way onto the board of directors.
   • They muscled the smaller company out of the deal.

   Synonymesbrowbeatbullbulldozebullycowforceimposeintimidatepresspushshovestrong-arm

Variantes phrasalmuscle into