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bicepsThe large muscle in the front of the upper arm that flexes the forearm

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The large muscle in the front of the upper arm that flexes the forearm

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbaɪseps/

Korean meaning: 팔뚝을 굽히는 역할을 하는 위팔 앞쪽의 큰 근육, 이두근

Korean pronunciation: **바이**셉스

Example Sentences

  • After months of lifting weights, his biceps finally looked impressive in sleeveless shirts.
  • She named her biceps 'Thunder' and 'Lightning' because they struck fear into pickle jars.
  • The anatomy textbook clearly illustrated the biceps and its connection to the shoulder and elbow.

biceps

NOUN

//ˈbaɪseps//

The large muscle in the front of the upper arm that flexes the forearm

biceps concept
💡 Concept

He flexes his biceps proudly after lifting the heaviest dumbbell at the gym.

biceps rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Strong biceps, defined triceps, clear concepts!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbaɪseps/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbaɪseps/

🌳Etymology

Prefixbi--
Rootceps

Origin

라틴어에서 유래된 해부학 용어로, '두 개의 머리를 가진 근육'이라는 의미에서 나왔습니다. 이두근이 실제로 두 개의 근육 다발로 구성되어 있기 때문입니다.

🎵Rhyme

tricepsforcepsconcepts
triceps
forceps
concepts

🔗Collocations

flex biceps
bulging biceps
biceps curl
strong biceps
biceps muscle
torn biceps
biceps workout

📝Examples

After months of lifting weights, his biceps finally looked impressive in sleeveless shirts.

😄 Fun example

She named her biceps 'Thunder' and 'Lightning' because they struck fear into pickle jars.

The anatomy textbook clearly illustrated the biceps and its connection to the shoulder and elbow.

😄 Fun example

His biceps were so big that he had to buy shirts two sizes larger just to fit his arms.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

arm muscleflexor muscleupper arm muscle

Antonyms

triceps

Related

musclearmflexiontricepsworkoutbodybuildinganatomy

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