sit-up

See also: Sit-up, situp, and sit up

English
Animation of sit-ups

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Etymology

Deverbal from sit up.

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈsɪt.ʌp/
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Noun

sit-up (plural sit-ups)

  1. An exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position.
    Susan's doing sit-ups to strengthen her muscles.

Coordinate terms
  • (exercise): crunch, trunk curl

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