biceps

Noun

Meaning

A muscle having two heads or origins; -- applied particularly to a flexor in the arm, and to another in the thigh.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

upper arm bender bough rod fin pecs branch arm handle wing muscle bow projection hook elbow

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Antonyms

main body whole quadriceps princeps

Hypernyms

skeletal muscle striated muscle

Hyponyms

biceps brachii biceps humeri musculus biceps brachii femoral biceps musculus biceps femoris

Related terms

quadriceps bicipital triceps biceps brachii biceps femoris biceps cubiti

Phrases with the word

biceps cubiti biceps reflex biceps curl

Examples

And Olivia noted her husband had "great biceps and a nice butt." Source: Internet

Another push–pull technique is to arrange workout routines so that one day involves only push (usually chest, shoulders and triceps) exercises, and an alternate day only pull (usually back and biceps) exercises. Source: Internet

Bruno loves to play tug of war and keep away so he can keep your biceps bulging or at least keep your arms strong! Source: Internet

During a short break early the next year, after touring Australia and New Zealand, drummer Carey suffered a biceps tear during a skirmish with his girlfriend's dog, casting uncertainty on the band's upcoming concerts in North America. Source: Internet

And to remember that it’s not the size of the waist, or the bulge of the biceps, that lead a reader to drink in a story but the words we carve out one page at a time. Source: Internet

Rays: Cash said that RHP Oliver Drake (right biceps tendinitis) will be re-evaluated on Thursday and could be ready this weekend if there are no setbacks. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bicephalism bicephalous bicephaly biceps brachii biceps cubiti biceps curl