gymnastics
/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
noun
A sport with jumping, flipping, and balancing
“She does gymnastics after school.”
התעמלות
Gymnastics is a noun in the sports & activities category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A sport with jumping, flipping, and balancing" In Hebrew, gymnastics translates to התעמלות.
Example Sentences
- She does amazing flips and handstands in gymnastics class.
- Gymnastics requires a lot of strength, balance, and practice.
- The gymnast landed perfectly after jumping off the balance beam.
Did You Know? Gymnastics is one of the oldest sports — ancient Greeks practiced it over 2,500 years ago. The word "gymnastics" comes from a Greek word meaning "to exercise naked" because athletes trained without clothes back then. Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci was the first person to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics, in 1976.
Common Word Combinations
gymnastics classdo gymnasticsgymnastics routinegymnastics mat
Related Words
tumblingbalance beamcartwheelflexibility
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