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I have a strong upper body; I'm an arms swimmer, and I always have been.
Natalie du Toit

Meaning of "upper body" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UPPER BODY

upper body  [ˈʌpə ˈbɒdɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UPPER BODY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Upper body is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES UPPER BODY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of upper body in the English dictionary

The definition of upper body in the dictionary is the upper body the part of the body above the waist.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UPPER BODY


afterbody
ˈɑːftəˌbɒdɪ
antibody
ˈæntɪˌbɒdɪ
anybody
ˈɛnɪˌbɒdɪ
autoantibody
ˌɔːtəʊˈæntɪˌbɒdɪ
blackbody
ˈblækˌbɒdɪ
body
ˈbɒdɪ
busybody
ˈbɪzɪˌbɒdɪ
coembody
ˌkəʊɪmˈbɒdɪ
disembody
ˌdɪsɪmˈbɒdɪ
dogsbody
ˈdɒɡzˌbɒdɪ
embody
ɪmˈbɒdɪ
everybody
ˈɛvrɪˌbɒdɪ
forebody
ˈfɔːˌbɒdɪ
homebody
ˈhəʊmˌbɒdɪ
nonbody
ˌnɒnˈbɒdɪ
Peabody
ˈpiːˌbɒdɪ
rebody
riːˈbɒdɪ
reembody
ˌriːɪmˈbɒdɪ
underbody
ˈʌndəˌbɒdɪ
unibody
ˈjuːnɪˌbɒdɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UPPER BODY

upper arm
upper atmosphere
Upper Austria
upper back
Upper Canada
upper case
upper chamber
upper circle
upper class
upper classes
upper crust
upper deck
Upper Egypt
upper hand
upper house
upper income bracket
upper jaw
Upper Karoo
upper lip

WORDS THAT END LIKE UPPER BODY

all-metal body
black body
celestial body
ciliary body
fat body
food body
foreign body
fruit body
fruiting body
governing body
grey body
heavenly body
inclusion body
lifting body
nobody
parent body
polar body
review body
ruling body
statutory body
vitreous body

Synonyms and antonyms of upper body in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «upper body» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UPPER BODY

Find out the translation of upper body to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of upper body from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «upper body» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

上身
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

parte superior del cuerpo
570 millions of speakers

English

upper body
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऊपरी शरीर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجزء العلوي من الجسم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

верхняя часть тела
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

parte superior do corpo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শরীরের উপরের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le haut du corps
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

bahagian atas badan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Oberkörper
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

上半身
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

상체
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Awak ndhuwur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thân trên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உடம்பின் மேல் பகுதி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वरचे शरीर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

üst vücut
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parte superiore del corpo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

górnej części ciała
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

верхня частина тіла
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

partea superioară a corpului
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πάνω μέρος του σώματος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bolyf
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

överkropp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

overkroppen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of upper body

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UPPER BODY»

The term «upper body» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.548 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UPPER BODY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about upper body

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5 QUOTES WITH «UPPER BODY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word upper body.
1
Brittany Bowe
For me, I always think about keeping my upper body relaxed, my hips level, and my right side down on the turn. If I work on nailing those three things at every practice, I hope that by the time I get into a race situation I can stay completely focused on the task at hand, and the rest will happen naturally.
2
Chantal Sutherland
A good jockey has to be physically well balanced. They have to possess a strong upper body and a strong lower body. You've gotta have quick reflexes, and you've got to be incredibly coordinated. But it's you're instincts that have to be perfect. You can't be an exceptional rider without instincts.
3
Natalie du Toit
I have a strong upper body; I'm an arms swimmer, and I always have been.
4
Dana Torres
As for swimming, I'm now in the pool 5 days a week from 8 to 10 a.m. And I'm in the gym for an hour and a half, 4 days a week. Two days upper body, two days lower.
5
LaMarr Woodley
In the game of football, you need to be strong, and at my position, you need to be able to put up a good fight. So I work on my upper body and lower body strength because your body's got to be able to last.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UPPER BODY»

Discover the use of upper body in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to upper body and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques: The upper body
Discusses theories and physiology relevant to the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially as it regards the soft tissues of the upper body.
Leon Chaitow, Judith DeLany, 2008
2
Effective Strength Training: Analysis and Technique for ...
With expert analysis of technique for more than 100 resistance training exercises, Effective Strength Trainingis just the guide you need to ensure these exercises are performed correctly and with minimal risk.
Douglas Brooks, 2001
3
Gaskins Upper Body Ten Count Workout
This guide is primarily an upper-body weight training educational tool that incorporates all aspects of sculpting the upper-body safely and effectively.
Eddie J. Gaskins, 2008
4
Stronger Arms and Upper Body
Presents exercises to build the chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms, and upper back as well as developing muscle balance, strength, range of motion, and joint stability
Sean M. Cochran, Tom House, 2000
5
Age-related Changes in Gait: Influence of Upper-body Posture
Conclusion. This study presents evidence that upper-body posture has a profound effect on low-body biomechanics.
Peggy M. Arnos, 2007
6
Self-reported upper body discomfort due to driving: effect ...
This study investigated the human upper body discomfort caused by automobile driving.
Joseph Giacomin, Antonio Screti, 2010
7
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to a Great Upper Body
Now a fitness expert gives readers the most effective program for losing fat and tightening and building upper body muscles. This handy pocket guide is the perfect book for anyone who needs to get in shape quickly, safely, and efficiently.
Thomas Seabourne, 2006
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The Physiological Impact of Added Upper-body Mass on Rowing ...
Mullis et al. also researched the effects of added upper-body mass on the rowing ergometer and found similar result with the exception of the gender and mass treatment interaction found in the current study (24). Although similar methodology ...
Keith C. Burley, 2008
9
Multibody Computational Biomechanical Model of the Upper Body
In summary, the current patient-specific computational model can serve as a rehabilitative guide in WC prescription.
Sarah Rebecca Dubowsky, 2008
10
Improving Upper Body Control: An Approach to Assessment and ...
This book will help you assess and treat patients with neurological impairment resulting in dysfunctional or abnormal muscle tone.
Regi Boehme, John Boehme, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UPPER BODY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term upper body is used in the context of the following news items.
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Man stabbed in upper body, survives
Rochester, N.Y. – A Rochester man is recovering after being stabbed once in the upper body. Police say the 24-year-old was stabbed in the area of Seventh and ... «13WHAM-TV, Aug 15»
2
Newham killing: Police probe after woman in 20s dies having …
Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman died having suffered critical injuries to her upper body. Officers were called to a home in East Ham, ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Man shot in upper body on Avenue C, taken to Strong
A 45-year-old male city resident was struck by a bullet in the upper body as he walked near 223 Avenue C. He was transported to Strong Hospital by Rural Metro ... «Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Jul 15»
4
Man's body found in Bay Terraces parking lot
The body of a white man in his 40s was discovered around 9:15 a.m. in the 6800 block of ... Investigators said there was blunt force trauma to his upper body. «fox5sandiego.com, Jun 15»
5
Build a Strong Upper Body With These Landmine Exercises
Upper-body landmine exercises provide a few benefits over their barbell or dumbbell counterparts, such as being a bit easier on the shoulders or strengthening ... «STACK News, May 15»
6
Public Release: 28-Apr-2015 Elevated upper body position …
Glenview, Ill., April 28, 2015--A study published on April 23 in the Online First section of the journal CHEST finds an elevated upper body position might improve ... «EurekAlert, Apr 15»
7
Rangers' Mats Zuccarello out indefinitely with 'upper body injury'
The team announced on Monday afternoon that Mats Zuccarello is sidelined indefinitely with what is being called an "upper body injury." Even though the ... «CBSSports.com, Apr 15»
8
'Hawks rule out Richards (upper body) for rest of regular season
On Tuesday, Chicago announced that veteran center Brad Richards would miss the rest of the regular season — three games — with an upper-body injury, per ... «NBCSports.com, Apr 15»
9
This Soft Upper-Body Exo-suit Could Boost Your Strength Without …
A new prototype designed by researchers from Hiroshima University in Japan claims to be able to enhance sensory and motor function in the upper body of the ... «Gizmodo, Feb 15»
10
Alex Morgan: Body confident and ready to play
"It's important to accept your body for what God gave you," the star of the U.S. ..... other woman -- "no matter if I have bigger legs than upper body," as she puts it. «CNN, Feb 15»

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