trampoline
trampoline
Definition
tram·po·line (tram′pə lēn′, -lin; tram′pə lēn′)
noun
☆ an apparatus for performing acrobatic tumbling and jumping feats, consisting of a sheet of strong canvas attached to a frame by springs and held tautly stretched above the floor
Etymology: It trampolino, springboard, akin to trampoli, stilts < Ger trampeln, to trample, freq. of trampen: for IE base see trap
tram′·po·lin′er noun or tram′·po·lin′·ist
trampoline
Usage Examples
Object
- gymnastics: During term time there is a variety of 10 week dry side sports courses including trampolining, gymnastics, squash and much more.
- football: Trampolining, football, basketball, table tennis and football teams are entered into league competitions.
- session: He already goes to trampolining sessions, but is not being taught anything except to jump higher and higher.
Converse of object
- buy: Camp in the woods, bake some bread and buy a trampoline.
- include: Outside, there's some play equipment, including a trampoline.
Adjective modifier
- 14ft: The Champion 14ft trampoline is ideal for young children.
- rectangular: Prices range from £ 179 for our smallest circular trampoline up to over £ 1,600 for our largest premier rectangular trampoline.
- mini: You can do aerobic exercise with a mini trampoline.
- outdoor: The 10ft Super Jump is an ideal outdoor trampoline for your garden.
- large: Click to enlarge The attraction also has a large trampoline free for anyone to use.
Modifies a noun
- accident: However, Jimâs prospects for compensation from the trampoline accident are somewhat better.
- frame: The top rails of each trampoline frame are now fitted with a plastic insert which provides an improved interlocking fit.
- club: Q My Child is a member of the local trampoline club.
- bed: The trampoline bed is designed to a maximum weight for any one person of up to 18 stone.
Noun used with modifier
- bungee: We could have chosen to balance on ropes, climb poles, bungee trampoline, abseil or horseride.
- round: To make your round trampoline even safer you can fit one of the 3 sizes of Bounce Arenas.
- owner: Home owner insurance trampoline coverage amounts we owe it.
- garden: This is not the case with a garden trampoline.
- insurance: Home owner insurance trampoline coverage amounts we owe it.
- home: Home owner insurance trampoline coverage amounts we owe it.
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