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sit-up Definition

sit·-up (situp′)

noun

an exercise in which a person lying flat on the back rises to a sitting position without using the hands: sit-ups are usually done in series

sit-up Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • perform: Myth 1: Performing sit-ups gets rid of fat around the stomach Fact: spot reduction doesn't work.
  • do: Isn't the best way to get a man to do sit-ups be to put the remote control between his toes?
  • involve: Anyone got any tips on loosing podgy belly ( preferably not involving too many sit-ups )?

Adjective modifier

  • inverted: In fact, full range inverted sit-ups are ten times tougher than horizontal sit-ups, with minimal load on the back.

Modifies a noun

  • TV: Sit-up TV is ranked 40th in this yearâs Hot 100 list of Britainâs fastest-growing businesses, with a turnover exceeding £ 200m a year.
  • channel: Based on the belief shopping should be fun, sit-up channels engage and entertain whilst offering tremendous product quality and value for money.

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  10. sistroid
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