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muscles
noun
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Divide muscles into syllables:

mus · cles

How to pronounce muscles:

Definition of muscles:

muscles (noun):
strength or force
a body tissue consisting of long cells that contract when stimulated and produce motion

Synonyms for muscles:

sinewmusclebrawn

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