Meaning & use

Pec

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A pectoral muscle, especially one of the chest muscles used in weightlifting and bodybuilding.

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He flexed his pecs after finishing the bench press.

Years of training gave the swimmer well-defined pecs.

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"Pec" is an informal clipped form of "pectoral," almost always used in casual or fitness contexts rather than formal anatomy.

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