gymnast
a person trained and skilled in gymnastics.
Origin of gymnast
1Other words from gymnast
- non·gym·nast, noun
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How to use gymnast in a sentence
The gymnasts are limited to bringing two parents or one parent and one spouse.
For competition-starved U.S. gymnasts, Winter Cup will measure Olympic readiness | Liz Clarke | February 26, 2021 | Washington PostIt looks silly, so as I push the shutter, I anticipate being left with a photo of a snowsuit- clad wannabe rhythmic gymnast performing on a snow pile.
The aurora borealis skipped this Alaska photography class. But some swinging light cords saved the night. | Bailey Berg | February 26, 2021 | Washington PostMikkelsen did actually train as a gymnast and a dancer, and danced professionally for a decade before he began acting.
I dare you to not be moved by Another Round, an existentialist film about day drinking | Alissa Wilkinson | December 18, 2020 | VoxSince everyone’s skeleton is different, the gymnasts each had to get measured.
A robot referee can really keep its ‘eye’ on the ball | Kathryn Hulick | August 20, 2020 | Science News For StudentsIn the Olympics and other major competitions, gymnasts are scored on the difficulty and execution of certain moves.
A robot referee can really keep its ‘eye’ on the ball | Kathryn Hulick | August 20, 2020 | Science News For Students
The amount of strength, flexibility, stamina, everything it takes to be a gymnast is insane.
'American Ninja Warrior' May Crown Its First Female Winner Kacy Catanzaro | Rich Goldstein | September 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt an even five feet tall, Catanzaro is the shortest competitor in this season of Ninja Warrior, but average for a gymnast.
'American Ninja Warrior' May Crown Its First Female Winner Kacy Catanzaro | Rich Goldstein | September 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWho was that lithe, bendable gymnast setting alight the Olympic flame?
Like the gymnast and the ballerina, the distance runner is often defined by drive and compulsion.
Are Female Long-Distance Runners More Prone To Suicidal Depression? | Emily de la Bruyere | February 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs a child, Mikkelsen was a talented gymnast, and eventually he joined a contemporary dance troupe.
Mads Mikkelsen On Playing the Tasty New Hannibal Lecter | Kevin Fallon | April 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut "son" had rebounded from the impact like a rubber ball, or the best trained gymnast of his school, as he was.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn RaymondMen who habitually exercise every muscle and tendon acquire that graceful carriage which belongs to the military gymnast.
The Chequers | James RuncimanA little green gymnast trying to reach the ground by means of his own rope which he manufactured out of his body as he came down.
The Kentucky Warbler | James Lane AllenThe unknown woman was tall and blond, with an air of lithe strength, with the freedom of movement of a gymnast or an amazon.
The Enemies of Women | Vicente Blasco IbezShe struggled in his arms with the agility of a gymnast, and in breaking free from his grasp there was a sound of tearing clothes.
The Enemies of Women | Vicente Blasco Ibez
British Dictionary definitions for gymnast
/ (ˈdʒɪmnæst) /
a person who is skilled or trained in gymnastics
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