1. plural of muscleman; men with large, well-developed muscles, especially those who engage in bodybuilding or strength training
Usage: informal; countable
2. men hired to provide physical intimidation or protection; enforcers or thugs
Usage: informal; slang

Examples

• The gym was full of musclemen preparing for the bodybuilding competition.
• Several musclemen stood at the entrance of the nightclub.
• He hired musclemen to protect his business interests.
• The action movie featured musclemen performing elaborate fight scenes.
• Musclemen often spend hours each day training and perfecting their physiques.
• The crime boss surrounded himself with musclemen as bodyguards.