gymnastics
noun/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
Frequency rank: #6,838 most common English word
Meaning
a sport involving exercises that require physical strength, flexibility, and balance, often performed on special equipment.
Example sentence
She has practiced gymnastics since she was five years old.
Synonyms & related words
- acrobatics
- tumbling
- calisthenics
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