brawn
Example Sentences
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It was about the size of a small fist: brawn, furry and oddly flattened, probably by an ice-fall.
From Literature
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General manager Bill Guerin prioritized size, brawn and checking prowess over elite scoring ability, which meant leaving several of America’s most dynamic offensive threats at home.
Her particular combination of brawn and skill isn’t just rare.
The way to make Superman cool again was to highlight his brawn.
“At this stage in life, using my brain instead of brawn is a better fit for me,” says Miner.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.