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ab in French

ab in French is abdo — ab means informal short form of "abdominal muscle", usually used in the plural "abs" for the stomach muscles.

ab in French

abdo
noun
(informal) Clipping of abdominal muscle [mid 20th century].

What does "ab" mean?

  1. noun Informal short form of "abdominal muscle", usually used in the plural "abs" for the stomach muscles.
    "The trainer showed us a plank exercise that works the abs."
  2. noun Informal shortening of "abscess", especially one caused by injecting drugs.
    "The nurse cleaned the ab on his arm and covered it with a dressing."
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ab in a sentence

  • The trainer showed us a plank exercise that works the abs.
  • After weeks at the gym, I could finally feel my abs getting stronger.
  • The nurse cleaned the ab on his arm and covered it with a dressing.
  • A doctor told her the ab needed treatment before it spread.

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What is "ab" in French?
"ab" in French is abdo. ab means: Informal short form of "abdominal muscle", usually used in the plural "abs" for the stomach muscles.
How do you use "ab" in a sentence?
Example: "The trainer showed us a plank exercise that works the abs." In French, "ab" is abdo.
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