\ ˈchin-(ˌ)əp
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plural chin-ups
Definition of chin-up
: an exercise in which one hangs by the hands from a support (such as a horizontal bar) and pulls oneself up until the chin is level with the support
specifically
: such an exercise done with the palms facing inward — compare pull-up
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“Chin-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chin-up. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.
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chin-up
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English Language Learners Definition of chin-up
: pull-up
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The first known use of chin-up was in 1918
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