triceps

noun/ˈtraɪsɛps/

Frequency rank: #18,605 most common English word

Meaning

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

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Example sentence

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

Synonyms & related words

  • tricep

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