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pushup

Syllabification: (push·up)
Pronunciation: /ˈpo͝oSHˌəp/
Definition of pushup

noun

chiefly North American
  • an exercise in which a person lies facing the floor and, keeping their back straight, raises their body by pressing down on their hands.

adjective

(push-up)
  • denoting a padded or underwired bra or similar garment that gives uplift to the breasts.

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