Definition of pec
:pectoral muscle
—usually used in plural
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Although the team said the timing was coincidental, the Eagles acquired defensive tackle Tim Jernigan from Baltimore almost at the same time Allen tore his pec, and Jernigan has been a training camp standout.
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On the show, Stewart has been affectionately nicknamed with such terms as The Peck Flex and Mr. Pecktacular, because of his impressive pec muscles.
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The Jane the Virgin star was hard at work after tearing his pec 2½ months ago.
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Not only does Bryant's pec feel great, so does the rest of his body.
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Grade: B Jonathan Allen was a top-5 talent who slid because of arthritic shoulders, and Fabian Moreau fell to the third round because of a pec injury.
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Grade: B Jonathan Allen was a top-5 talent who slid because of arthritic shoulders, and Fabian Moreau fell to the third round because of a pec injury.
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There was a report of pec muscle injury, but that is a common misinterpretation.
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After offseason pec surgery and a regimented, slow start to his career, Jones has ramped up both his activity and production in the D-League.
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First Known Use of pec
1944
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