sit-up

• situp, sit up

Deverbal from sit up.

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈsɪt.ʌp/

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sit-up (plural sit-ups)

1. An exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position.

   Susan's doing sit-ups to strengthen her muscles.

• (exercise): crunch, trunk curl

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