Definition

Noun: A piece of gymnastics apparatus consisting of two parallel bars, one set higher than the other, used in women's artistic gymnastics. The gymnast performs a routine involving swings, circles, transitions between the bars, and dismounts.

Usage

The term "uneven parallel bars" refers specifically to the apparatus itself and the event performed on it. * The gymnast practiced her routine on the uneven parallel bars. * The uneven parallel bars event requires immense upper body strength and precision. * She fell during her dismount from the uneven parallel bars.

Advanced Usage

• The apparatus is often shortened colloquially to "uneven bars" or simply "bars" within the context of gymnastics.
  • Her best event is the uneven bars.
• The performance on this apparatus is called an "uneven bars routine."

Variants and Related Words

• Uneven bars (n): A common shortened form of "uneven parallel bars."
• Parallel bars (n): A separate apparatus used in men's gymnastics, featuring two bars set at the same height.
• Asymmetric bars (n): A less common synonym, emphasizing the different heights of the bars.

Synonyms

• Asymmetric bars
• Uneven bars

Related Phrases

• Uneven bars routine: The choreographed performance on the apparatus.
  • She scored a 9.8 on her uneven bars routine.
• Bar transition: A movement where the gymnast moves from one bar to the other.
  • Her bar transitions were very fluid.
• Dismount: The final maneuver to leave the apparatus.
  • She stuck the dismount perfectly.

Noun

1. a pair of parallel bars set at different heights; used in women's gymnastics