Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with muscle in British Collocation
muscle
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
UK
/ˈmʌs(ə)l/
stretched tight
tense
tight
Some of my muscles were very tense and others were weak.
when a muscle hurts or is damaged
aching
damaged
pulled
sore
stiff
strained
tired
torn
weak
Warming up is important, especially in cold weather to avoid strains and pulled muscles.
strong and healthy
lean
strong
Strong muscles are less prone to sprains.
sticking out
bulging
He is in perfect health, with huge bulging muscles.
make a muscle tight or less tight
contract
flex
relax
stretch
tense
tighten
Stretch the cramped muscle by pulling or pushing your toes towards your shin.
damage a muscle
damage
pull
strain
tear
He pulled a muscle in his back and had to leave the field.
make your muscles stronger
build
strengthen
tone
You can use weights to strengthen your arm muscles.
exercise your muscles
exercise
Walking around and stretching exercises muscles and increases blood circulation.