Definition of push–up
: a conditioning exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body with the straightening and bending of the arms while keeping the back straight and supporting the body on the hands and toes
From the M-W Editors
1897
First Known Use of push–up
1897
PUSH–UP Defined for Kids
push–up
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noun
\ˈpu̇sh-ˌəp\
Definition of push–up for Students
: an exercise performed while lying with the face down by raising and lowering the body with the straightening and bending of the arms
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