Throughout the exercise, focus on keeping your abs tight.
abs in British English
(æbz)
plural noun
informal
abdominal muscles
ABS in British English
abbreviation for
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene: any of a range of tough copolymers used esp for making moulded articles
ABS in American English1
(ˌeɪˌbiˈɛs)
noun
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, a hard, tough, lightweight plastic used for automobile parts, counter tops, etc.
: in full ABS resin
ABS in American English2
(ˌeɪˌbiˈɛs)
anti-lock braking (or brake) system
abs in American English1
(æbz)
plural noun
Slang
abdominal muscles
abs in American English2
absolute (temperature)
abs- in American English
(æbs; əbs)
ab-
used before c or t
abstract
ABS in Automotive Engineering
(eɪ bi ɛs) or anti-lock braking system
abbreviation
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Brakes, steering, wheels, tires, and suspension)
ABS is a system in a vehicle that stops the wheels from locking when you brake.
Abbreviation from the German "Antiblockiersystem"
The ABS system constantly monitors the speed of all four wheels and, when it detects onewheel slowing down faster than the others, reduces the braking force at that wheel.
Safety engineering, such as seat belts and ABS, is directed at protecting drivers from themselves.
Safety features of the model are good, with standard ABS and twin air bags.
PronunciationThree-letter abbreviations are usually pronounced as separate letters with the stresson the last syllable.ABS ( /eɪ bi ɛs/)BHP ( /bi eɪtʃ pi/)LPG ( /ɛl pi dʒi/)NVH ( /ɛn vi eɪtʃ/)PTO ( /pi ti oʊ/)
Examples of 'abs' in a sentence
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And it got me very toned arms and abs.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The added legs and abs circuit will help you tone up.
The Sun (2013)
Earlier she was bombarded with selfie requests as she showed off her toned abs on a walkabout.
The Sun (2014)
Cycling helps to burn the fat as well as tone your abs.
The Sun (2014)
Keep your lower back pressed to the floor and your abs tight.
The Sun (2014)
Keep your abs tight and move fast as you work through this exercise.
The Sun (2014)
Keep your abs tight and bend your knees.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It promises weight loss and tight abs with no restrictions on the foods you eat.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That tones your abs the whole time you are working out and is also good for your balance.
The Sun (2011)
This is a great abs exercise.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And it's not to get sculpted arms and ripped abs.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Oh, and we want her toned abs.
The Sun (2013)
It tones up your abs and you can burn around 100 calories in just ten minutes.
The Sun (2012)
Keep your abs tight, so you do not get unwanted movement in the lower back.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Raise the leg up to its highest possible point, but keep your abs tight and back straight.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In a godless universe, it's all about how toned our abs are.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
LOOK through any women's mag today and it will be packed full of celebs flaunting fit figures and toned abs.
The Sun (2015)
Coming into an extended plank position, keep abs tight, take one hand off the floor and touch your opposite shoulder.