lats

noun

\ ˈläts

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plural lati\ ˈlä-tē

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\ or latu\ ˈlä-tü

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Definition of lats

the basic monetary unit of Latvia until 2014

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Continually pressing your upper body into the floor—particularly your lats—and squeezing your glutes will help your hips stay elevated. — Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "The One Lower-Body Exercise From Blake Lively’s Trainer You Should Add to Your Routine," 25 Sep. 2018

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The first known use of lats was in 1923

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Medical Definition of lats

(Entry 1 of 2)

plural of lat

LATS

abbreviation

Medical Definition of LATS (Entry 2 of 2)

long-acting thyroid stimulator

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