chin up

/tʃɪn əp/
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Other forms: chins up; chinning up

Definitions of chin up
  1. verb
    raise oneself while hanging from one's hands until one's chin is level with the support bar
    synonyms: chin
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    type of:
    bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise
    raise from a lower to a higher position
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