HyperDic: gymnastic_exercise

English > 2 senses of the expression gymnastic exercise:
NOUNactgymnastic exercise(gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus)
actgymnastic exercise, gymnasticsa sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
English > gymnastic exercise: 2 senses > noun 1, act
Meaning(gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus).
Categorygymnastics, gymnastic exerciseA sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
NarrowercrucifixA gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally
dipA gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the body is lowered and raised by bending and straightening the arms
double leg circleA gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast (with legs together) swings his legs in a circle while alternating hands on the pommels
grand circleA gymnastic exercise performed on the horizontal bar by swinging around it with the body fully extended
handstandThe act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position
hangA gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
kip, upstartA gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright
long flyA gymnastic exercise involving a long leap from a vaulting horse
scissorsA gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move
straddleA gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars
Broaderexercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workoutThe activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
English > gymnastic exercise: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility.
Synonymgymnastics
Category ofchin, chin upRaise oneself while hanging from one's hands until one's chin is level with the support bar
gymnastic apparatus, exercisersports equipment used in gymnastic exercises
gymnastic exercise(gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus)
Narroweracrobatics, tumblingThe gymnastic moves of an acrobat
Broadersport, athleticsAn active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Spanishgimnasia, gimnástica
Catalangimnàstica

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