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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

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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

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

"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

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

From Washington Times Aug. 3, 2023

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