trampoline
a sheet, usually of canvas, attached by resilient cords or springs to a horizontal frame several feet above the floor, used by acrobats and gymnasts as a springboard in tumbling.
Nautical. a fabric deck stretched on the braces connecting the hulls of a catamaran or trimaran, resembling a gymnastic trampoline.
Origin of trampoline
1Other words from trampoline
- tram·po·lin·er, tram·po·lin·ist, noun
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How to use trampoline in a sentence
If you’re looking for a way to keep the whole family active in a fun, safe, and bouncy way from your own home, it might be time to add a trampoline into the mix.
Jump around! The best trampolines for family fun | Irena Collaku | August 24, 2021 | Popular-ScienceWhile there are many types from rectangular to exercise to water models, the best trampolines are durable, have solid safety features, and most importantly, offer a great bounce.
Jump around! The best trampolines for family fun | Irena Collaku | August 24, 2021 | Popular-ScienceWhile trampolines are synonymous with kids, they’re also great for adults too.
Jump around! The best trampolines for family fun | Irena Collaku | August 24, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIf they are at their home gym, they have the option of tumbling on a trampoline or landing in a soft pit or softer surfaces.
Simone Biles Has the Twisties. What Are They, and Why Are They So Dangerous? | Alice Park/Tokyo | July 30, 2021 | TimeEven with a heavy pack, hiking in the Speedgoats felt like having a miniature trampoline made of memory foam under each foot.
As for Mademoiselle trampoline, her French maid, she would stare the sun itself out of countenance.
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British Dictionary definitions for trampoline
/ (ˈtræmpəlɪn, -ˌliːn) /
a tough canvas sheet suspended by springs or elasticated cords from a frame, used by acrobats, gymnasts, etc
(intr) to exercise on a trampoline
Origin of trampoline
1Derived forms of trampoline
- trampoliner or trampolinist, noun
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