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1. muscle_contraction
noun. (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber).
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2. contraction
noun. ['kənˈtrækʃən'] (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber).
Etymology
- contraction (English)
- contractio (Latin)
- contraho (Latin)
3. contraction
noun. ['kənˈtrækʃən'] a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- contraction (English)
- contractio (Latin)
- contraho (Latin)
4. contraction
noun. ['kənˈtrækʃən'] the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.
Synonyms
Etymology
- contraction (English)
- contractio (Latin)
- contraho (Latin)
5. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] one of the contractile organs of the body.
Etymology
- muscle (English)
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
6. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells.
Etymology
- muscle (English)
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
7. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard.
Antonyms
Etymology
- muscle (English)
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
8. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way).
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Synonyms
Etymology
- muscle (English)
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
9. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] possessing muscular strength.
Synonyms
Etymology
- muscle (English)
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)