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tricep

American  
[trahy-sep] / ˈtraɪ sɛp /

noun

  1. a triceps muscle, especially the one at the back of the upper arm.


Etymology

Origin of tricep

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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About 20 women, many of whom looked like aspiring actors, knelt on the numbered panels, while hinging at the waist and pulling a cable to execute a tricep press.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

Bryant said there are hundreds of exercises you can do on a playground, from step-ups to tricep dips.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024

Defensive lineman David Bada tore his tricep and is awaiting further examination, coach Ron Rivera said Thursday.

From Washington Times • Aug. 3, 2023

A man with Karl Marx tattooed on his tricep served vegan breakfast burritos.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2020

"There are tonnes of things you can do from your chair or sofa - squats, tricep dips, crunches, body work exercises and so on," says Cardiff-based personal trainer Keris Hopkins.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2020