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triceps

/trɪˈsɛps/ noun · British & US
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What does triceps mean?

noun

The muscle on the back of the upper arm, consisting of three heads: the long head, the lateral head, and the medial head. It is responsible for extending the elbow joint.

Example

"The weightlifter used her triceps to lift the heavy barbell."

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