calisthenics
or cal·lis·then·ics
[ kal-uhs-then-iks ]
/ ˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪks /
noun
(used with a plural verb) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor, usually performed with little or no special apparatus.
(used with a singular verb) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises.
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OTHER WORDS FROM calisthenics
cal·is·then·ic, cal·is·then·i·cal, adjectiveWords nearby calisthenics
caliper, caliper rule, caliph, caliphate, calisaya, calisthenics, calix, Calixtine, Calixtus I, Calixtus II, Calixtus III
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calisthenics
[ kăl′ĭs-thĕn′ĭks ]
pl.n.
Gymnastic exercises, such as sit-ups, designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical fitness.
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