SINCE 1828
muscle-bound
adjective
mus·cle-bound
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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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muscle-bound
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of muscle-bound
: having large muscles that do not move and stretch easily
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muscle-bound
adjective
mus·cle-bound
| \ ˈmə-səl-ˌbau̇nd\
Kids Definition of muscle-bound
: having large muscles that do not move and stretch easily
muscle-bound
adjective
mus·cle-bound
| \ ˈməs-əl-ˌbau̇nd
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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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