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We found 8 dictionaries that define the word sit ups:

General (7 matching dictionaries)
  1. sit-ups: Merriam-Webster
  2. sit-ups, sit-ups, sit ups: Collins English Dictionary
  3. Sit-ups, sit-ups: Wordnik
  4. sit-ups, sit ups: Wiktionary
  5. sit-ups: Dictionary.com
  6. Sit-ups (punishment), Sit ups: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
  7. Sit-ups: TheFreeDictionary.com

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  1. Sit-ups, Sit ups: Encyclopedia

(Note: See sit_up as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (sit up)

verb:  (intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a position lying down.
verb:  (intransitive) To sit erect.
verb:  (intransitive) To show sudden interest or surprise.
verb:  (chiefly sports, of the ball) To bounce, especially to a comfortable height.
verb:  To not go to bed (notionally remaining in a sitting position).
verb:  (India, historical) For a young lady to open her house for several successive nights for any visitors who wish to pay their respects.
noun:  Alternative spelling of sit-up [An exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position.]
▸ Also see sit_up


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