press-up

/ˌprɛs ˈʌp/
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Definitions of press-up
  1. noun
    an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms
    synonyms: pushup
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    types:
    widegrip pushup
    a pushup with the arms widely separated
    type of:
    arm exercise
    exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles
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