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adjective mus·cle-bound \ ˈmə-səl-ˌbau̇nd \

Definition of muscle-bound

1 :having some of the muscles tense and enlarged and of impaired elasticity sometimes as a result of excessive exercise
2 :lacking in flexibility :rigid

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1879

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Definition of muscle-bound for English Language Learners

  • : having large muscles that do not move and stretch easily

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adjective mus·cle-bound \ ˈmə-səl-ˌbau̇nd \

Definition of muscle-bound for Students

:having large muscles that do not move and stretch easily

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adjective mus·cle-bound \ ˈməs-əl-ˌbau̇nd \

medical Definition of muscle-bound

:having some of the muscles tense and enlarged and of impaired elasticity sometimes as a result of excessive exercise

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