gymnastics

(jĭm-năsˈtĭks)

1. a. (used with a pl. verb) Physical exercises designed to develop and display strength, balance, and agility, especially those performed on or with specialized apparatus.
   b. (used with a sing. verb) The art or practice of such exercises.
2. (used with a pl. verb)
   a. Complex intellectual or artistic exercises: mental gymnastics.
   b. Informal Feats of physical agility: had to go through gymnastics to cross the slippery walk.