gym|nas|tics

gym|nas|tics
gym|nas|tics «jihm NAS tihks», noun (plural).
1. exercises for developing the muscles and improving physical fitness and health, such as are done in a gymnasium: »

Gymnastics have become one of the institutions of the country (James Grant).

2. Figurative. feats like those of a gymnast; acrobatics: »

All who prefer singing to musical gymnastics (Richard A. Proctor).

3. singular in use the act or skill of performing physical exercises.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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