Lat

/læt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A term often used in mathematics or science referring to latitude.

The lat of the city is 34.0522° N.

Short for latissimus dorsi, a large muscle in the back.

He did several pull-ups to strengthen his lat.

abbreviation

An abbreviation for latitude.

The map indicates the lat and long of the coordinates.

An abbreviation for lateral in anatomy or architecture.

The lat view of the structure shows its symmetrical design.

Shortened from 'latissimus dorsi' which is Latin for 'broadest of the back.'

lat pull-down

A strength training exercise targeting the lats.

lat position

Referring to a specific latitude on a map.

latissimus dorsi

The broad muscle of the back.

muscle

A tissue in the body that causes movement.

To be muscular or fit, particularly in the back.

He’s got some serious lat gains from his workouts.

To perform a workout that emphasizes back muscles.

I’m hitting lats today at the gym.