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• gymnastics — gym*nas tics (j[i^]m*n[a^]s t[i^]ks), n. 1. Athletic or disciplinary exercises; the art of performing gymnastic exercises. [1913 Webster] 2. Disciplinary exercises for the intellect or character. [1913 Webster] 3. [fig.] Feats demonstrating a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• gymnastics — /jim nas tiks/, n. 1. (used with a pl. v.) gymnastic exercises. 2. (used with a sing. v.) the practice art, or competitive sport of gymnastic exercises. 3. (used with a pl. v.) mental feats or other exercises of skill: Verbal gymnastics. [1645… …   Universalium

• gymnastics — noun (U) 1 a sport involving skilled and controlled physical exercises and movements, often performed in competitions 2 mental/intellectual/moral gymnastics very clever thinking 3 verbal gymnastics using words in a very clever way gymnastic… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• gymnastics — gym•nas•tics [[t]dʒɪmˈnæs tɪks[/t]] n. 1) (used with a pl. v.) physical exercises that develop and demonstrate strength, balance, and agility, esp. such exercises performed mostly on special equipment 2) (used with a sing. v.) the practice, art,… …   From formal English to slang

• gymnastics — gym|nas|tics [dʒımˈnæstıks] n [U] 1.) a sport involving physical exercises and movements that need skill, strength, and control, and that are often performed in competitions ▪ a gymnastics display ▪ We don t do gymnastics at school. 2.)… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• gymnastics — gym|nas|tics [ dʒım næstıks ] noun uncount 1. ) a sport involving difficult physical exercises designed to increase your strength and ability to bend and balance 2. ) clever arguments or use of language: verbal/mental gymnastics …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• gymnastics — UK [dʒɪmˈnæstɪks] / US noun [uncountable] 1) a sport involving difficult physical exercises designed to increase your strength and ability to bend and balance 2) clever arguments or use of language verbal/mental gymnastics …   English dictionary

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• Trobar ric — The trobar ric, or rich form of poetry, was a trobadour style.It was distinguished by its verbal gymnastics; its best exponent was Arnaut Daniel. Despite the fact that it outlasted trobar clus it always played a secondary role to trobar leu.ee… …   Wikipedia