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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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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

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

"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

Gsellman has been out since August 14 with right tricep tightness.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 20, 2019

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