Muscleman (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who does special exercises to develop a brawny musculature.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A bully employed as a thug or bodyguard; "the drug lord had his muscleman to protect him".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The local crime boss had a notorious muscleman who would intimidate anyone who crossed him.
- As a muscleman for the corrupt politician, Vinnie was feared by everyone in town.
- The nightclub owner hired a muscleman to keep the peace and deal with any troublemakers.
- The muscleman stood guard outside the mansion, eyeing anyone who approached with suspicion.
- The police finally arrested the muscleman who had been terrorizing the neighborhood for months.