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Definition of gymnastics noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

gymnastics

noun
 
/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
 
/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
 [uncountable]
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  1. physical exercises, often using special equipment, that develop and show the body’s strength and ability to move and bend easily, often done as a sport in competitions
    • a gymnastics competition
    • (figurative) mental/verbal gymnastics (= quick or clever thinking or use of words)
    • She does gymnastics at school.
    see also artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnasticsTopics Educationb1, Sports: other sportsb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • rhythmic
    • artistic
    • competitive
    • …
    verb + gymnastics
    • do
    gymnastics + noun
    • exhibition
    • championships
    • competition
    • …
    See full entry
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