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Definition of delt

delt

/ˈdɛlt/
delt
Plural:delts
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• noun

1

An informal shortening of deltoid, the large, thick, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that raises the arm away from the side of the body (often used in the plural in fitness and bodybuilding).

Example

"The physical therapist recommended light lateral raises to strengthen her injured delt without straining the rotator cuff."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'delt' (informal clipping of the deltoid muscle) with 'dealt', the past tense and past participle of the verb 'deal'.

• Rhymes for delt

• Nearby Words

delouse
delphine
delphinium
delt
delta
deltoid
delude

Word Origin & Etymology

A 20th-century informal clipping of 'deltoid', which derives from Ancient Greek 'deltoeides' ('shaped like the letter delta', Δ), referring to the triangular contour of the shoulder muscle.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Delt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/delt
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