- warm up or down
- prepare for (or recover from) strenuous physical exertion by doing gentle stretches and exercises.→ warm
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
warm up or down
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warm — warm1 [ wɔrm ] adjective *** 1. ) fairly hot in a way that is comfortable and pleasant: It was warm enough for us to sit outside. I walked fast to keep warm. These plants grow well in warmer climates. His skin was warm to the touch. a ) warm… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
warm — I UK [wɔː(r)m] / US [wɔrm] adjective Word forms warm : adjective warm comparative warmer superlative warmest *** 1) fairly hot in a way that is comfortable and pleasant It was warm enough for us to sit outside. I walked fast to keep warm. These… … English dictionary
warm — adjective 1》 of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature. 2》 (of clothes or coverings) made of a material that helps the body to retain heat. 3》 having or showing enthusiasm, affection, or kindness. 4》 (of a colour) containing red, yellow,… … English new terms dictionary
Down feather — The down of birds is a layer of fine feathers found under the tougher exterior feathers. Very young birds are clad only in down. Powder down is a specialized type of down found only in a few groups of birds. Down is a fine thermal insulator and… … Wikipedia
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warm down — To perform gentle exercises after strenuous physical exertion • • • Main Entry: ↑warm * * * recover from strenuous physical exertion by doing gentle stretches and exercises * * * ˌwarm ˈdown derived to do gentle exercises to help your body relax… … Useful english dictionary
warm-down — n exercises that you do to relax your body after playing a sport or dancing →↑warm up ▪ A gentle walk can act as a warm down after a race … Dictionary of contemporary English
warm-down — warm ,down noun count gentle exercises that you do after playing a sport to help your body return to its usual temperature ─ opposite WARM UP … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
warm-up — warm ,up noun 1. ) count an occasion when you prepare yourself for an activity: The tests are a useful warm up for the final exam. a ) a set of exercises that you do just before you start to play a sport, in order to prepare your body: a five… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
warm-down — warm downs N COUNT: usu sing A warm down is a series of special exercises that you do after doing a physical activity to help relax your muscles and joints … English dictionary
