Balance Beam Definition

noun
A horizontal raised beam with a width of 10 centimeters (4 inches) and a length of 5 meters (16 feet) that is used in gymnastic competition for balancing exercises.
American Heritage
A long, narrow, horizontal wooden beam raised about 4 feet (1.2 m) above the floor, on which women gymnasts perform balancing routines consisting of jumps, tumbles, turns, running steps, etc.
Webster's New World
A competitive gymnastics event in which various balancing feats are performed on this beam.
American Heritage
An event in which such routines are performed, usually with recorded musical accompaniment.
Webster's New World
(gymnastics) A narrow wooden rail used in gymnastics.
Wiktionary
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adjective
Attributive form of balance beam, noun.
That gymnast is a balance-beam expert.
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Other Word Forms of Balance Beam

Noun

Singular:
balance beam
Plural:
balance-beams

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