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muscle

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/ˈmʌsəl/ · mus-cle

A tissue in the body that can contract to produce movement.

Meanings

nounformal

A tissue in the body that can contract to produce movement.

جسم میں ایک ایسا بافت جو حرکت پیدا کرنے کے لیے سکڑ سکتا ہے۔

پٹھہ

patha

Synonyms

tissuemuscular tissuefleshبافتعضلہگوشت

Antonyms

fatobesityinactivityچربیموٹاپاغیر فعال

Common Collocations

  • muscle growth
  • muscle mass
  • smooth muscle

Example Sentences

Strength training can help increase muscle mass.

طاقت کی تربیت سے پٹھوں کا حجم بڑھایا جا سکتا ہے۔

Taqat ki tareeb se pathon ka hajm barhaya ja sakta hai.

He pulled a muscle while working out.

اس نے ورزش کرتے ہوئے پٹھا کھینچا۔

Us ne warzish karte hue patha kheench liya.

The muscle in your arm helps you lift heavy objects.

آپ کے بازو کا پٹھا بھاری اشیاء اٹھانے میں مدد کرتا ہے۔

Aap ke bazu ka patha bhari ashiya uthane mein madad karta hai.

Easily Confused With

muddle:Muscle refers to bodily tissue, while muddle means to confuse or mix things up.

Word Family

muscular
adjectiveپٹھے دار
muscularity
nounپٹھے ہونے کی حالت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of strong arms when you hear 'muscle'.

Picture a bodybuilder flexing their biceps.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "musculus" — little mouse

First known use: 14th century

The term originated from Latin, where 'musculus' refers to a small mouse, likely due to the resemblance of muscle to a mouse under the skin.