gymnastic horse
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Definition
Noun: A piece of gymnastic equipment consisting of a padded, oblong body mounted on legs or a stand, used for various training and competitive exercises, particularly vaulting and pommel horse routines. It is designed to support a gymnast's weight during maneuvers.
Usage
The term refers specifically to the apparatus itself. It is used in the context of gymnastics training, practice, and competition.
Examples
- The coach adjusted the height of the gymnastic horse before the practice session.
- She performed a flawless vault over the gymnastic horse.
- The men's competition requires mastery of the pommel gymnastic horse.
Advanced Usage
- "to work the horse": To practice exercises on the gymnastic horse.
- The young gymnast spent an hour working the horse to perfect her dismount.
Variants and Related Words
- Vaulting horse: A specific type of gymnastic horse used for vaulting events. (Note: This is a related compound term, not the target word itself).
- Pommel horse: A specific type of gymnastic horse with handles (pommels), used in men's artistic gymnastics. (Note: This is a related compound term, not the target word itself).
- Apparatus: A broader term for the equipment used in gymnastics.
Synonyms
- Gymnastics apparatus (general term)
- Horse (common shortened form in gymnastics contexts)
Related Idioms/Phrases
No common idioms or phrasal verbs are directly associated with this specific piece of equipment.
Noun
- a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs