Meaning of the word push-up in English

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push-up

US /ˈpʊʃ.ʌp/
UK /ˈpʊʃ.ʌp/
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Noun

1.

an exercise in which a person lies on their stomach and raises their body by pressing down on their hands until their arms are straight, keeping the back and legs straight

Example:
He does 50 push-ups every morning.
She struggled to complete her first push-up.
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