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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKipping
/ˈkɪp.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A technique in gymnastics and fitness where momentum is used to perform a pull-up.
"The athlete demonstrated kipping pull-ups during the workout session." - 2
A style of performing pull-ups that involves swinging the body to gain upward momentum.
"Kipping is often used in CrossFit competitions to increase the number of pull-ups completed."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'kipping' originates from the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'kip', which means to sleep or doze. The evolution of its meaning has shifted towards a specific technique used in gymnastics and fitness, particularly in CrossFit, where it refers to a method of using momentum to perform pull-ups.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kipping" is said worldwide
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Kipping
Transliteration: Kipping
"L'athlète a montré des kipping lors de la séance d'entraînement."
Kipping
Transliteration: Kipping
"Der Athlet demonstrierte Kipping während der Trainingseinheit."
Kipping
Transliteration: Kipping
"L'atleta ha dimostrato il kipping durante la sessione di allenamento."
Kipping
Transliteration: Kipping
"El atleta demostró kipping durante la sesión de entrenamiento."
Kipping
Transliteration: Kipping
"O atleta demonstrou kipping durante a sessão de treino."
किपिंग
Transliteration: Kipping
"एथलीट ने प्रशिक्षण सत्र के दौरान किपिंग का प्रदर्शन किया।"
Kipping
Transliteration: Kipping
"运动员在训练中展示了Kipping。"
킵핑
Transliteration: Kipping
"선수가 훈련 중 킵핑을 시연했습니다."
キッピング
Transliteration: Kipping
"選手はトレーニング中にキッピングを示しました。"
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