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gym⋅nas⋅tics

[jim-nas-tiks]
–noun
1. (used with a plural verb) gymnastic exercises.
2. (used with a singular verb) the practice art, or competitive sport of gymnastic exercises.
3. (used with a plural verb) mental feats or other exercises of skill: Verbal gymnastics.

Origin:
1645–55; see gymnastic, -ics
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gym·nas·tics   (jĭm-nās'tĭks)   
n.  
    1. (used with a pl. verb) Physical exercises designed to develop and display strength, balance, and agility, especially those performed on or with specialized apparatus.

    2. (used with a sing. verb) The art or practice of such exercises.

    3. Complex intellectual or artistic exercises: mental gymnastics.

    4. Informal Feats of physical agility: had to go through gymnastics to cross the slippery walk.

  1. (used with a pl. verb)

    1. Complex intellectual or artistic exercises: mental gymnastics.

    2. Informal Feats of physical agility: had to go through gymnastics to cross the slippery walk.

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Main Entry: gym·nas·tics
Pronunciation: jim-'nast-iks
Function: noun plural but singular in construction
: physical exercises designed todevelop strength and coordination —gym·nas·tic /-'nast-ik/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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