Muscling: meaning, definitions and examples

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muscling

 

[ ˈmʌslɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical strength

Muscling refers to the act of using physical strength or force to achieve something. It often implies a certain degree of coercion or intimidation, usually associated with physical presence or power.

Synonyms

bullying, forcing, intimidating

Examples of usage

  • He was muscling his way through the crowd.
  • They muscled their opponents into submission.
  • She muscled the door open despite its heavy weight.
Context #2 | Noun

bodybuilding

Muscling can also refer to the act of developing muscular strength and size, often through exercise and training. This usage is common in the context of bodybuilding and fitness.

Synonyms

bodybuilding, gaining muscle, strength training

Examples of usage

  • Her focus on muscling has transformed her physique.
  • He spends hours in the gym muscling up.
  • Muscling is a common goal for many athletes.

Translations

Translations of the word "muscling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 musculação

🇮🇳 पेशी बनाना

🇩🇪 Muskelaufbau

🇮🇩 pengembangan otot

🇺🇦 накачування м'язів

🇵🇱 budowanie mięśni

🇯🇵 筋肉形成

🇫🇷 développement musculaire

🇪🇸 desarrollo muscular

🇹🇷 kas geliştirme

🇰🇷 근육 형성

🇸🇦 بناء العضلات

🇨🇿 budování svalů

🇸🇰 budovanie svalov

🇨🇳 肌肉锻炼

🇸🇮 razvoj mišic

🇮🇸 vöðvauppbygging

🇰🇿 бұлшықет құру

🇬🇪 კუნთების განვითარება

🇦🇿 əzələ inkişafı

🇲🇽 desarrollo muscular

Etymology

The word 'muscle' derives from the Latin 'musculus', which means 'little mouse.' This term was used in reference to the movement of muscles under the skin, which was thought to resemble a mouse running under a cloth. The verb form 'muscling' emerged from this noun and began to take on meanings associated with physical strength and force. Over time, 'muscling' has evolved in English to denote not just the act of making use of physical power, but also the process of increasing one's physical strength or size through exercise and training, particularly in contexts such as bodybuilding and athletics. This versatility in usage reflects the cultural significance attributed to physical prowess in various forms and disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,927, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.