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trampoline Definition

tram·po·line (trampə 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

trampoline Related Forms
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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