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The athlete had muscular legs from running hills.
What does Muscular mean?
Muscular means related to muscles or physically strong.
Dictionary definition
related to muscles or having strong, well-developed muscles.
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The health book explained how the muscular system helps the body move.
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A muscular animal may have strong shoulders that help it climb, jump, or pull.
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WordMuscular.
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MeaningMuscular means related to muscles or physically strong.
ExampleExample: The athlete had muscular legs from running hills.
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- mus · kyuh · ler
- Strongest beat
- mus
- Ending
- ler
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- Put a little extra energy on mus.
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weaklacking strength
frailphysically delicate or not strong
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muscular
noun
muscle
Body tissue that helps movement.
noun
muscularity
The quality of being muscular.
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