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Synonyms for push up


Grammar : Verb
Spell : poo sh-uhp
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpʊʃˌʌp

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Définition of push up

Origin :
  • also pushup, type of physical exercise, 1893, from push (v.) + up (adv.). As an adjective from 1892; of bras from 1957. Related: Push-ups
  • As in rise : verb get up; ascend
Example sentences :
  • When climbing gates you can give yourself a push up with your Staff.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America
  • Now, don't tell me you didn't know I could push up one of these things.
  • Extract from : « A Fine Fix » by R. C. Noll
  • He had to get up and push up his seat before the hatpin was recovered.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys at Colby Hall » by Arthur M. Winfield
  • Seems so dash crazy to push up here and then go back for nix.
  • Extract from : « Grapes of wrath » by Boyd Cable
  • We might push up the river in the early morning and discover them.
  • Extract from : « On the Road to Bagdad » by F. S. Brereton
  • She wanted to push away her screen, push up the hot white ceiling.
  • Extract from : « Pointed Roofs » by Dorothy Richardson
  • Also, the sleeve-holes are so small and tight as to push up the shoulders.
  • Extract from : « The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners » by Eliza Leslie
  • It will push up in spite of all the load, and simply remain straight.
  • Extract from : « The Palm Tree Blessing » by W. E. Shepard
  • They push up the steep hill, and dash for the main fort on the top.
  • Extract from : « Hero Stories from American History » by Albert F. Blaisdell
  • Push up the hill, and we shall have them all in ten minutes.
  • Extract from : « Wyandotte » by James Fenimore Cooper

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