Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Chin-up

//ˈtʃɪn.ʌp// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    (US) An exercise done for strengthening the arms and back, in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar. It can be defined more restrictively on criteria like the arms starting at lock-out, or the chin requiring contact with the bottom of the bar, or touching the neck to the bar. Palms may be facing in any direction.

    "Compare the actions of the humerus during the performance of a chin-up with supinated grip with those during the performance of a chin-up with pronated grip. Are the chin-ups alike or different with respect to muscle involvement?"

  2. 2
    an arm exercise performed by pulling yourself up on a horizontal bar until your chin is level with the bar wordnet

Etymology

From chin + up, but not a deverbal, unlike pull-up. The chin-up and the muscle-up as variations of pulling oneself upward were named later than the pull-up, with influence from its name.

See also for "chin-up"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: chinup