muscleman
|mus-cle-man|
B2
/ˈmʌsəlˌmæn/
strong, muscular man
Etymology
Etymology Information
'muscleman' originates from the English word 'muscle' combined with 'man', where 'muscle' refers to the body tissue that produces movement.
Historical Evolution
'Muscle' comes from the Latin word 'musculus', meaning 'little mouse', due to the shape of muscles under the skin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the physical tissue, but over time it evolved to describe a person with prominent muscles.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a man with well-developed muscles, often associated with strength or bodybuilding.
The muscleman lifted the heavy weights with ease.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45