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gymnastics

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/

gymnastics means: A sport in which people perform controlled movements, jumps, and balances using strength and flexible bodies.

noun

MOVEMENT SPORTB1

A sport in which people perform controlled movements, jumps, and balances using strength and flexible bodies.

  • She does gymnastics after school.
  • Our gymnastics team won a medal.
  • Have you watched the gymnastics competition yet?

Common phrases: do gymnastics, gymnastics class, gymnastics team

COMPLEX MANEUVERSC1

Difficult or clever movements, thoughts, or creative acts that require skill and effort.

  • His explanation requires mental gymnastics.
  • Her verbal gymnastics kept the audience entertained.
  • Getting through that narrow window involved some impressive physical gymnastics.

Similar words: maneuvers, feats

Common phrases: mental gymnastics, verbal gymnastics, intellectual gymnastics, physical gymnastics

Questions about gymnastics

What does gymnastics mean?

A sport in which people perform controlled movements, jumps, and balances using strength and flexible bodies.

What is gymnastics in other languages?

Türkçe: jimnastik · Español: gimnasia · Français: gymnastique · Deutsch: Turnen · Italiano: ginnastica · 日本語: 体操

How do you pronounce gymnastics?

It is pronounced /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/.

How do you use gymnastics in a sentence?

She does gymnastics after school. Our gymnastics team won a medal.

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