Gymnastics Definition

jĭm-năstĭks
noun
A sport combining tumbling and acrobatic feats, usually done with apparatus such as the parallel bars, the balance beam, etc.
Webster's New World
Physical exercises designed to develop and display strength, balance, and agility, especially those performed on or with specialized apparatus.
American Heritage
The art or practice of such exercises.
American Heritage
Complex intellectual or artistic exercises.
Mental gymnastics.
American Heritage
Feats of physical agility.
Had to go through gymnastics to cross the slippery walk.
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Origin of Gymnastics

  • From Ancient Greek γυμνασία (gumnasia, “athletic training, exercise”), from γυμνός (gumnos, “naked”), because Greek athletes were training naked.

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