gymnastics

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  1. noun Physical exercises designed to develop and display strength, balance, and agility, especially those performed on or with specialized apparatus.
  2. noun The art or practice of such exercises.
  3. noun Complex intellectual or artistic exercises: mental gymnastics.
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  • The Settlement strives for that type of gymnastics which is at least partly a matter of character, for that training which presupposes abstinence and the curbing of impulse, as well as for those athletic contests in which the mind of the contestant must be vigilant to keep the body closely to the rules of the game. —  20 Years At Hull House
  • It's safe to say we can expect more gymnastics from the Nationals mascot in the coming season. —  Presidents Race: Let Teddy Win!
  • For some fast action sports such as gymnastics, the television viewers can see freeze frames of the action kept on the screen whilst the gymnast continues the move. —  Latest stories
  • I had always wanted to earn a scholarship for my talent in gymnastics, and that would no longer be possible and I had even lost most of my friends at that. —  Progressive U - The new media voice for students
  • "The skill of gymnastics, the kill of karate". oh my. bamabunny Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 10: 15 AM EST —  Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
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/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
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