ab in German
ab in German is Bauchmuskeln — ab means informal short form of "abdominal muscle", usually used in the plural "abs" for the stomach muscles.
ab in German
Bauchmuskeln
(informal) Clipping of abdominal muscle [mid 20th century].
What does "ab" mean?
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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."
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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 German?
"ab" in German is Bauchmuskeln. 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 German, "ab" is Bauchmuskeln.
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