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muscle–bound
adjective mus·cle–bound \ˈmə-səl-ˌbau̇nd\
: having large muscles that do not move and stretch easily
Full 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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First Known Use of MUSCLE-BOUND
1879
MUSCLE-BOUND Defined for Kids
muscle–bound
adjective mus·cle–bound \ˈmə-səl-ˌbau̇nd\
Definition of MUSCLE-BOUND for Kids
: having large muscles that do not move and stretch easily
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muscle–bound
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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