Gymnastics
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d͡ʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gymnastics is a noun meaning A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.
Meaning
A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.
More Meanings
- Complex intellectual or artistic exercises or feats of physical agility.
Example Sentences
His mental gymnastics are legendary.
Gymnastics was a significant part of the physical education curriculum.
Her voice swooped and soared as she raced through some double time vocal gymnastics which included a beautifully clear horn impersonation.
[…] something undoubtedly caused Mr. Joolby to stumble back and he floundered into the arms—and incidentally upon the toes—of his fellow conspirators. That was the moment chosen for the room to be blacked completely out […] "What the hell's happened?" shouted Nickle—the first to find his voice because he was the least involved in the gymnastics.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acrobatic, athletic, active, gym, exercises, drills.
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