tricep

noun

tri·​cep ˈtrī-ˌsep How to pronounce tricep (audio)
: triceps
And the sad fact is that no amount of tricep dips will do anything to remedy the drooping flesh at the back of the arm when it becomes impervious to exercise.Jeannine Stein

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The victim suffered stab wounds to the left tricep and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where he was listed in fair condition, police said. Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 Create a personalized routine Strength training can either involve body-weight exercises—like push-ups, squats, tricep dips, planks, and lunges—weightlifting, or both. Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 3 Feb. 2026 Morton finished out the year, but the fifth-year quarterback has already had shoulder surgery, dealt with tricep strains, entered concussion protocol multiple times and had issues with his throwing hand. Ty Kaplan, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026 Adding tricep exercises to your routine builds balanced upper body strength and prevents muscle imbalances and injury. Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 28 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tricep

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First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tricep was in 1940

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“Tricep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tricep. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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