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lats

noun
\ ˈläts How to pronounce lats (audio) \
plural lati\ ˈlä-​tÄ“ How to pronounce lati (audio) \ or latu\ ˈlä-​tü How to pronounce latu (audio) \

Definition of lats

the basic monetary unit of Latvia until 2014

Examples of lats in a Sentence

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Continually pressing your upper body into the floor—particularly your lats—and squeezing your glutes will help your hips stay elevated. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "The One Lower-Body Exercise From Blake Lively’s Trainer You Should Add to Your Routine," 25 Sep. 2018

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First Known Use of lats

1923, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lats

Latvian (nominative plural lati, genitive plural latu), from Latvija Latvia

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Medical Definition of lats

 (Entry 1 of 2)

plural of lat

Medical Definition of LATS (Entry 2 of 2)

long-acting thyroid stimulator