gymkhana

gymkhana Definition

gym·khana (jim kä′nə)

noun

a place where athletic contests or games are held
any of various contests involving skills, as in horseback riding, automobile racing, etc.

Etymology: Anglo-Ind, altered (by analogy with gymnasium) < Hindustani gend-khāna, racket court < gend, ball + khāna, court, place

gymkhana Usage Examples

Converse of object

run: Our role will be to run the gymkhana over the weekend.
hold: On this day we also hold a gymkhana where children of all standards of riding ability are encouraged to compete.

Adjective modifier

Modifies a noun

game: The competition will be a combination of show jumping and gymkhana games and therefore open to all ages and abilities.
event: Whilst Hannah was growing up, her parents became increasingly involved with Prince Philip Cup Games ( team gymkhana events for ponies ).

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