Sit-up
/ˈsɪt.ʌp/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position. The degree of difficulty can be controlled by choosing from partial-range or full-range versions.
"Susan's doing sit-ups to strengthen her muscles."
- 2 a stomach exercise in which a person sits up from a supine position without using the arms for leverage wordnet
Example
More examples"Susan's doing sit-ups to strengthen her muscles."
Etymology
Deverbal from sit up.