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Meanings of brawny in inglés

(Of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.

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Usage of brawny in inglés
1
There are shiny new sport utility vehicles, brawny pickups and sleek saloons.
The Irish Times
2
The cloud-giants had broken up: a brawny shoulder smouldered over the sea.
The Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 5
3
One was a brawny giant in undershirt and overalls that appeared filthy.
The Call of the Canyon
4
Jones, erect, rugged, brawny, stood in the full light of the campfire.
The Last of the Plainsmen
5
A brawny trooper toppled over with a great hole in his head.
Jane Cable
6
Then from deep down in his brawny throat came a sudden sound.
Up the Hill and Over
7
Pikes and lances were driven with the full power of brawny arms.
Spacehounds of IPC
8
He gave Tobin a wink as three brawny soldiers lowered him through.
Hidden Warrior
9
Without a word the stalwart Slav took him on his brawny shoulder.
The Trail of '98: A Northland Romance
10
He was the brawny blacksmith and people said a very rich man.
Green Valley
11
He placed one brawny hand upon my shoulder and swung me around.
Jacqueline of Golden River
12
They are both brawny and courageous, and must therefore make excellent bruisers.
Four Early Pamphlets
13
The man was a big brawny fellow, and very angry at that.
The Boy Scouts of Lenox; Or, The Hike Over Big Bear Mountain
14
A brawny shoulder was only a few inches away from her own.
Millionaire's women
15
The branch was perhaps a little thicker than a brawny man's forearm.
Pet Sematary
16
Bruce Browning began to roll up his sleeves, baring his brawny arms.
Frank Merriwell's Cruise
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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