- gymnastics gym·nas·tics
- [dʒɪm'næstɪks]
1. nsg(art) ginnastica2. npl(exercises) ginnastica
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gym|nas|tics — «jihm NAS tihks», noun (plural). 1. exercises for developing the muscles and improving physical fitness and health, such as are done in a gymnasium: »Gymnastics have become one of the institutions of the country (James Grant). 2. Figurative.… … Useful english dictionary
gymnastics — gym*nas tics (j[i^]m*n[a^]s t[i^]ks), n. 1. Athletic or disciplinary exercises; the art of performing gymnastic exercises. [1913 Webster] 2. Disciplinary exercises for the intellect or character. [1913 Webster] 3. [fig.] Feats demonstrating a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gymnastics — gym|nas|tics [dʒımˈnæstıks] n [U] 1.) a sport involving physical exercises and movements that need skill, strength, and control, and that are often performed in competitions ▪ a gymnastics display ▪ We don t do gymnastics at school. 2.)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
gymnastics — gym|nas|tics [ dʒım næstıks ] noun uncount 1. ) a sport involving difficult physical exercises designed to increase your strength and ability to bend and balance 2. ) clever arguments or use of language: verbal/mental gymnastics … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
gymnastics — gym•nas•tics [[t]dʒɪmˈnæs tɪks[/t]] n. 1) (used with a pl. v.) physical exercises that develop and demonstrate strength, balance, and agility, esp. such exercises performed mostly on special equipment 2) (used with a sing. v.) the practice, art,… … From formal English to slang
gymnastics — Muscular exercise, performed indoors, as distinguished from athletics, and usually by means of special apparatus. [G. gymnos, naked] Swedish g. SYN: Swedish movements, under movement. * * * gym·nas·tics jim nast iks n pl but sing in constr… … Medical dictionary
