Brawn

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɔːn/

Brawn (noun)

  1. strong muscles or physical power, especially in arms and legs.
  2. a dish made from cooked meat, often pork, set in jelly.

Examples

  • He relied on his brawn to lift the heavy boxes.
  • Brawn alone won't win the competition.

Common collocations: sheer brawn, rely on brawn, brawn and brains, serve brawn, traditional brawn

Synonyms of Brawn

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Brawn

  • describing lack of physical strength