CHIN-UP

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

An arm exercise performed by pulling yourself up on a horizontal bar until your chin is level with the bar

Synonyms:

chin-up; pull-up

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("chin-up" is a kind of...):

arm exercise (exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles)

Derivation:

chin up (raise oneself while hanging from one's hands until one's chin is level with the support bar)