chin-up
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chin-up
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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In a nutshell Damien says a chin-up is performed with your palms facing towards you and the brunt of effort being felt in the bicep.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Holding a bow steady at full draw is like hanging in a chin-up: It’s not something you can do for very long, over and over again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2022
An expectation to do that extra chin-up when your arms burn can and should coexist with an expectation to seek help when you’re experiencing depression.
From Slate ● May 31, 2022
On the outdoor gym equipment below the Taft Bridge, some exercisers made use of the chin-up bar, without gloves, ignoring signs stating that the equipment is closed because of covid-19.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 2020
I said, giving him the chin-up nod while pushing my way into a stall.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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