gymnastic apparatus


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Noun1.gymnastic apparatus - sports equipment used in gymnastic exercisesgymnastic apparatus - sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises
gymnastics, gymnastic exercise - a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
balance beam, beam - a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
high bar, horizontal bar - gymnastic apparatus consisting of a bar supported in a horizontal position by uprights at both ends
gymnastic horse, horse - a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
bars, parallel bars - gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
rings - gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises; "the rings require a strong upper body"
sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
stall bar - a gymnastic apparatus used for strengthening exercises; uprights fastened to a wall and connected by horizontal rungs
trampoline - gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling
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In another place bolts had been driven in to support the ropes of a trapeze and a few other pieces of gymnastic apparatus. The walls were whitewashed, and at about four feet from the ground a dark band appeared, produced by pencil memoranda and little sketches scribbled on the whitewash.
She had even previously received two perfect 10s on the balance beam, an entirely different gymnastic apparatus. But while these impressive top marks make her story remarkable, there is something else that makes her achievements truly mind-blowing.