gymnastics
NounSynonyms:
gymnastic exercise
WordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agilitySynonyms: gymnastic exercise
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
gymnastics \gym*nas"tics\ (j[i^]m*n[a^]s"t[i^]ks), n.
1.Athletic or disciplinary exercises; the art of performing gymnastic exercises. [1913 Webster]
2.Disciplinary exercises for the intellect or character. [1913 Webster]
3.[fig.] Feats demonstrating a quick mental agility; as, mental gymnastics, verbal gymnastics. [PJC] Gymnic