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
- local: A local gymkhana, which Mariette wins, proves to be the final catalyst.
Modifies a noun
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