press pressure pressing | the act of pressing, the exertion of pressure, he gave the button a press, he used pressure to stop the bleeding, at the pressing of a button |
gymnastics gymnastic exercise | a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility |
cardiopulmonary exercise | exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system |
gymnastic exercise | (gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus) |
exercise exercising physical exercise physical exertion workout | the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit, the doctor recommended regular exercise, he did some exercising, the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit |
set exercise set | several exercises intended to be done in series, he did four sets of the incline bench press |
aerobics aerobic exercise | exercise that increases the need for oxygen |
bodybuilding anaerobic exercise muscle building musclebuilding | exercise that builds muscles through tension |
isometrics isometric exercise | muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change) |
isotonic exercise | exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (tension is constant while the lengths of the muscles change), the classic isotonic exercise is lifting free weights |
arm exercise | exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles |
back exercise | exercise designed to strengthen the back muscles |
leg exercise | exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles |
neck exercise | exercise designed to strengthen the neck muscles |
stomach exercise tummy crunch | an exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles |
exercise example | a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding, you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook |
exercise practice drill practice session recitation | systematic training by multiple repetitions, practice makes perfect |
use usage utilization utilisation employment exercise | the act of using, he warned against the use of narcotic drugs, skilled in the utilization of computers |
exercise bike exercycle | an exercise device resembling a stationary bike |
exercise device | a device designed to provide exercise for the user |
lubricating system force-feed lubricating system force feed pressure-feed lubricating system pressure feed | mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings |
pressure cabin | cabin consisting of the pressurized section of an aircraft or spacecraft |
pressure cooker | autoclave for cooking at temperatures above the boiling point of water |
pressure dome | a dome-shaped building that is pressurized |
pressure gauge pressure gage | gauge for measuring and indicating fluid pressure |
pressure suit | protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying |
acoustic power sound pressure level | the physical intensity of sound |
acoustic radiation pressure | (acoustics) the pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a sound wave |
pressure | a force that compels, the public brought pressure to bear on the government |
pressure point | an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure, you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu |
pressure point | where problems or difficulties are likely to occur, a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit |
pressure pressure sensation | the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin, the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal |
exercise | (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches, academic exercises |
commencement commencement exercise commencement ceremony graduation graduation exercise | an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred |
lobby pressure group third house | a group of people who try actively to influence legislation |
pressure point | any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point |
atmospheric pressure air pressure pressure | the pressure exerted by the atmosphere |
blood pressure | the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels, results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart, sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health, adult blood pressure is considered normal at where the first number is the systolic pressure and the second is the diastolic pressure |
systolic pressure | the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) during the contraction of the left ventricle of the heart |
diastolic pressure | the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) after the contraction of the heart while the chambers of the heart refill with blood |
arterial pressure | the pressure of the circulating blood on the arteries, arterial pressure is the product of cardiac output and vascular resistance |
venous pressure | the pressure exerted on the walls of the veins by the circulating blood |
gas pressure | the pressure exerted by a gas |
pressure pressure level force per unit area | the force applied to a unit area of surface, measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit), the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure |
barometric pressure | atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer |
compartment pressure | the air pressure maintained in an air-tight compartment (as in an aircraft) |
sea-level pressure | the atmospheric pressure reduced by a formula to the pressure at sea level |
intraocular pressure IOP | pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball, regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor, glaucoma can result from increased intraocular pressure |
oil pressure | pressure that keeps oil on the moving parts of an internalombustion engine |
osmotic pressure | (physical chemistry) the pressure exerted by a solution necessary to prevent osmosis into that solution when it is separated from the pure solvent by a semipermeable membrane |