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gymnastics

[ jim-nas-tiks ]
/ dʒɪmˈnæs tɪks /
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noun

(used with a plural verb) gymnastic exercises.
(used with a singular verb) the practice art, or competitive sport of gymnastic exercises.
(used with a plural verb) mental feats or other exercises of skill: Verbal gymnastics.

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Origin of gymnastics

First recorded in 1645–55; see origin at gymnastic, -ics

Words nearby gymnastics

gymnasiarch, gymnasiast, gymnasium, gymnast, gymnastic, gymnastics, gymno-, gymnocarpous, gymnodinium, gymnogynous, gymnoplast
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Words related to gymnastics

vaulting, workout, horse, tumbling, calisthenics, aerobatics, bars, gym, trampoline, rings, trapeze, floor exercise, balance beam, body-building

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British Dictionary definitions for gymnastics

gymnastics
/ (dʒɪmˈnæstɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) practice or training in exercises that develop physical strength and agility or mental capacity
(functioning as plural) gymnastic exercises
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