bicep

[bahy-sep]

noun

1. a biceps muscle, especially the one at the front of the upper arm.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bicep¹

First recorded in 1955–60; back formation from biceps

Example Sentences

The 26-year-old was a short-format star - the Olympic rings tattooed on the inside of his right bicep are a memento of a bronze-medal winning campaign in Tokyo.

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Mr Gjoshe was slashed across the bicep and had been operated on, his club said.

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Another victim of the train attack was Scunthorpe United footballer Jonathan Gjoshe, who was slashed across the bicep and later needed an operation.

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Mr Gjoshe was slashed across the bicep and has been operated on, his club said.

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Barcelona midfielder Pedri will be sidelined for several weeks with the torn bicep leg injury he picked up in a 2-1 defeat at Real Madrid this weekend, his club announced.

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