tricep
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tricep
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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Streatfeild began the season as a receiver but transitioned to quarterback when Ava Taiji sustained a tricep strain at the Chargers Invitational.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Earlier this year, Woakes had a tattoo inked on his left tricep in memory of his late father Roger, who died last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 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
"I'm going to count to three and then you'll feel a little pinch," Kramer said, before giving Vital a shot of numbing medication in her tricep area.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2023
Max Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled start about two hours before first pitch Saturday due to “mild discomfort” in his right tricep, the Washington Nationals announced.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 24, 2021
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