brawn

Bulging bicep power

Brawn refers to muscular strength and power, especially of the kind developed through physical labor or training.

It often appears in contrast with brain, suggesting a distinction between physical and intellectual capability: The job requires more brawn than brains.

In British usage, brawn is also a cold cut made from the meat of a pig's head set in gelatin—what Americans call head cheese.

Someone described as brawny has well-developed muscles and appears physically powerful.

musculature

muscle

Contractile body tissue

sinewTough connective tissue
tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
fiberPlant-based digestive aid

deltoid · pectoral · quadriceps · hamstring · biceps · triceps · gluteus · trapezius · latissimus · forearm

strength

might

Great physical strength

powerEnergy transfer rate
forceStrength or compulsion
vigorActive physical strength

potency · robustness · sturdiness · heft · toughness · hardiness · forcefulness · mightiness · puissance · strongman

physicality

burly

Heavily muscled and broad

stockyShort and solidly built
hulkingMassive and unwieldy
strappingMuscular and hale

rugged · athletic · musclebound · well-built · barrel-chested · broad-shouldered · sinewy · ripped · jacked · buff

meat

headcheese

Jellied meat from skull

terrineMolded savory loaf
pâtéSeasoned meat paste
offalEdible animal organs

cold cuts · charcuterie · aspic · souse · galantine

brawn

muscle

might

burly

headcheese

brawn

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