ab (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈæb
Definition
A muscle in the abdomen, especially one of the paired muscles running vertically down the front of the abdomen.
Examples
She does 100 crunches every day to strengthen her abs.
A strong core, including well-developed abs, is important for many sports.
He felt a sharp pain in his ab during the intense exercise.
How to Use ab
- work out abs (collocation)
- To exercise the abdominal muscles. — "I need to work out my abs if I want to get stronger."
- strengthen abs (collocation)
- To make the abdominal muscles stronger. — "She uses weights to strengthen her abs."
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