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scaption

/ˈskæp.ʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
scap-tion
IPA
/ˈskæp.ʃən/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An exercise designed to strengthen the rotator cuff muscle and the deltoid by raising one's arms in front of the body while holding weights and maintaining a straight back.

Etymology

Shortened form of scapular plane elevation.

Inflected Forms

scaptions (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce scaption?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈskæp.ʃən/.
What does scaption mean?
An exercise designed to strengthen the rotator cuff muscle and the deltoid by raising one's arms in front of the body while holding weights and maintaining a straight back.
Where does scaption come from?
Shortened form of scapular plane elevation.

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