plural lats
informal
: a broad, flat muscle of the middle and lower back : latissimus dorsi
—usually plural
In centuries past, people did not act like captive hamsters. If a person chopped wood or ran a long way, it was because he or she needed fuel or wanted to get somewhere. Now we do such things to fit into new pants or develop our lats.—
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Turnbull was putting together a strong 2024 season in Philadelphia before a lat strain ended his season in June.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Even without a trade, the Yankees could improve their rotation with Luis Gil, who is expected back from a lat injury later this summer.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
Right-hander Luis Gil, sidelined since straining his right lat during spring training, will throw either a third batting practice session Tuesday or Wednesday, or begin a minor league rehab assignment.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2025
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Noun
Luis Gil, who won the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Award, hasn’t pitched for the Yankees this year due to a lat strain.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Turnbull was putting together a strong 2024 season in Philadelphia before a lat strain ended his season in June.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Even without a trade, the Yankees could improve their rotation with Luis Gil, who is expected back from a lat injury later this summer.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
Right-hander Luis Gil, sidelined since straining his right lat during spring training, will throw either a third batting practice session Tuesday or Wednesday, or begin a minor league rehab assignment.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2025
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“Lat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lat. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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lat
noun
: latissimus dorsi
—usually used in plural
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