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chin-up chin-up /ˈtʃɪnʌp/

() An arm exercise performed by pulling yourself up on a horizontal bar until your chin is level with the bar ( pull-up , chin-up )
an arm exercise performed by pulling yourself up on a horizontal bar until your chin is level with the bar
Every morning, he does 10 chin-ups to strengthen his arms.
Every morning, he does 10 chin-ups to strengthen his arms.

() The central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes ( hub )
the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
He replaced the worn-out tires, ensuring they fit snugly on the hub.
He replaced the worn-out tires, ensuring they fit snugly on the hub.
A center of activity, interest, commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve ( hub )
a center of activity, interest, commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve
The playground is the hub of parental supervision
the playground is the hub of parental supervision
The airport is the economic hub of the area
the airport is the economic hub of the area

() A port and largest city in Louisiana; located in southeastern Louisiana near the mouth of the Mississippi river; a major center for offshore drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico; jazz originated here among black musicians in the late 19th century; Mardi Gras is celebrated here each year ( Big Easy [Informal] , New Orleans )
a port and largest city in Louisiana; located in southeastern Louisiana near the mouth of the Mississippi river; a major center for offshore drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico; jazz originated here among black musicians in the late 19th century; Mardi Gras is celebrated here each year
Jazz music, which originated in New Orleans, has greatly influenced many modern genres.
Jazz music, which originated in New Orleans, has greatly influenced many modern genres.

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