Pectoral

usgb/ˈpektərəl/
adjective

Related to the chest or breasts.

He was doing pectoral exercises at the gym.
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Often appears as...

  • pectoral muscle
  • pectoral exercises

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Gym Vocabulary

Often used in fitness to describe workouts targeting the chest area.

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Her trainer included more pectoral exercises into her routine.
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Not Gender Specific

Pectoral refers to the chest for all genders, not exclusively males.

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The surgeon explained the pectoral implant procedure.
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Biological Context

Used in anatomy and zoology for structures relating to the chest.

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Whales have large pectoral fins for steering.
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