Definition

Noun: 1. A piece of gymnastic equipment: A "high bar" is a long, rigid bar fixed in a horizontal position well above the ground, supported by upright posts at both ends. It is used in artistic gymnastics for swinging, release, and regrasp maneuvers. 2. The gymnastics event using this apparatus: "High bar" also refers to the competitive gymnastics discipline performed on this apparatus, officially known as the horizontal bar.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Equipment):
  • The gymnast chalked his hands before approaching the high bar.
  • Safety mats are placed around the high bar during practice.
• Noun (Event):
  • He won the gold medal in the high bar final.
  • Her routine on the high bar was incredibly difficult.

Advanced Usage

• "to compete on the high bar": To participate in the horizontal bar event in a gymnastics competition.
  • After his floor routine, he will compete on the high bar.

Variants and Related Words

• Horizontal bar: The formal, technical name for the apparatus and event, often used interchangeably with "high bar."
• Uneven bars (n): A different apparatus used in women's artistic gymnastics, consisting of two horizontal bars set at different heights.
• Parallel bars (n): A gymnastics apparatus consisting of two bars parallel to each other and elevated from the floor.

Synonyms

• Horizontal bar (n): The direct synonym and official term.

Related Phrases

• High bar routine (n): The sequence of skills performed on the high bar.
  • His high bar routine included three consecutive release moves.
• High bar specialist (n): A gymnast who excels particularly in the high bar event.
  • He is known as a high bar specialist on the team.

Noun

1. gymnastic apparatus consisting of a bar supported in a horizontal position by uprights at both ends