chin-up
[ chin-uhp ]
/ ˈtʃɪnˌʌp /
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noun
an act or instance of chinning a horizontal bar, rod, or the like.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of chin-up
First recorded in 1880–85
Words nearby chin-up
chinquapin, chin rest, chin strap, chintz, chintzy, chin-up, chinwag, Chioggia, chionodoxa, Chios, chip
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