Synonyms

pommel horse

American

noun

Gymnastics.

a padded, somewhat cylindrical floor-supported apparatus, similar to a vaulting horse but having two graspable pommels on top, used by men for hand-supported balancing, rotating, and swinging maneuvers.

pommel horse British

noun

gymnastics a type of vaulting horse fitted with two curved handles, used for swinging and vaulting exercises

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Etymology

Origin of pommel horse

First recorded in 1905–10

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pommel horse

A European, World, Commonwealth and Olympic champion on the pommel horse, he is undeniably one of the sport's greats, but we've been warned to expect 'Rhys 2.0' in Glasgow.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Men's pommel horse final: The Arena on Monday, 27 July.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

McClenaghan, who triumphed on the pommel horse in Paris, said it was "a huge honour".

From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025

Nedoroscik brought his pommel horse skills to Thursday’s announcement, balancing on his hands on a mat as he swung his legs around his body — in dress pants, no less.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2024

“One should not be used as a pommel horse without fair warning. It’s simply good manners.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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