Meaning & use
abs
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The abdominal muscles, especially when well-defined from exercise.
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He does hundreds of crunches every day trying to build visible abs.
The trainer designed a workout specifically to strengthen her abs.
A note on using this word
An informal shortening of "abdominal muscles," common in everyday and fitness contexts but rarely used in formal or medical writing.
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abdominals
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