triceps

noun/ˈtraɪsɛps/

Frequency rank: #18,605 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The large muscle at the back of the upper arm that straightens the elbow.

Illustration for the English word “triceps”

Example sentence

She felt a burn in her triceps after doing many push-ups.

Synonyms & related words

  • tricep

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