Definition

Noun: A specific gymnastic movement performed on the pommel horse. The gymnast, with both legs held together, swings them in a complete circular path around the horse while alternately transferring support from one hand to the other on the pommels.

Usage

This term is used exclusively in the context of artistic gymnastics, specifically referring to a fundamental and required skill on the pommel horse apparatus.

Examples

• The gymnast's routine began with several flawless double leg circles.
• Mastering the double leg circle is essential for any pommel horse competitor.
• The judge deducted points because the double leg circle was not perfectly circular.

Advanced Usage

• To execute/perform a double leg circle: This is the standard phrasing for describing the action.
  • He executed a series of ten consecutive double leg circles.
• The skill is often described in terms of its quality: , , .

Variants and Related Words

• Circle (Noun): In gymnastics, this is a general term for a circular leg swing on the pommel horse. A "double leg circle" is a specific type of circle.
• Single leg circle (Noun): A related but distinct skill where the circles are performed with the legs separated.
• Travel (Verb/Noun): A movement across the horse, often combined with circles (e.g., "circles with travels").

Synonyms

There are no direct synonyms for this specific gymnastic term. In general descriptive language, one might use phrases like "a circular swing on the pommels" or "a full leg rotation on the horse," but these are explanations, not technical synonyms.

Related Phrases

• Pommel horse: The apparatus on which the double leg circle is performed.
• Pommels: The two handles on the pommel horse where the gymnast places their hands.
• Swings: The broader category of movements on the pommel horse, which includes circles.

Noun

1. a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast (with legs together) swings his legs in a circle while alternating hands on the pommels