Sports - Gymnastics

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a type of gymnastics involving graceful movements with apparatus such as ribbons, hoops, and balls

Ex: Elena 's favorite apparatus in rhythmic gymnastics is the ribbon .

a discipline of gymnastics that involves routines on apparatuses emphasizing strength, flexibility, and artistry

Ex: Judges assess difficulty and execution in artistic gymnastics .

a gymnastics sport involving acrobatic movements performed on a trampoline

Ex: She excels in trampolining , executing flips and twists effortlessly .

special moves such as walking on a tight rope, swinging in the air using certain equipment, etc.

Ex: The circus performers amazed the audience with their acrobatics routine , including flips and somersaults .
split [noun]

a gymnastics position where the legs are extended in opposite directions, either sideways or front and back

Ex: He stretched daily to maintain his ability to execute a split .
pike [noun]

a body position in gymnastics where the legs are straight and held together, while the upper body is bent forward at the waist

Ex: Keep your back straight when transitioning into a pike .

a movement in gymnastics or dance where a one turns on one foot with the other leg lifted to the knee

Ex: She executed a flawless pique turn during her gymnastics routine .
straddle [noun]

a gymnastics position where the legs are spread wide apart while seated or standing, often with the torso upright

Ex: Spectators applauded as he held a straddle on the rings with ease .

a gymnastics position where the body is inverted and supported upright by the hands, with arms straight and shoulders aligned over the wrists

Ex: The gymnast demonstrated impeccable form in her handstand on the beam .

a gymnastic competition refers to an event where participants compete in multiple categories to determine an overall winner

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(gymnastics) a routine performed on a padded floor mat, showcasing tumbling, dance, and acrobatic skills

Ex: His favorite part of gymnastics was always the floor exercise because of the freedom it allowed .

to perform a gymnastic or acrobatic movement in which the body makes a complete revolution, typically forwards or backwards, with the feet passing over the head

Ex: In the thrilling finale , the circus performer somersaulted through a ring of fire , leaving the crowd in awe .

to perform a gymnastic move involving rolling the body sideways in a full circle, typically with arms and legs extended

Ex: After scoring the winning goal , the soccer player could n't contain his joy and cartwheeled in celebration .
to vault [verb]

to leap or spring over an obstacle with the aid of hands or a pole

Ex: During the dance routine , the performer gracefully vaulted across the stage , captivating the audience .