Gymnastic - English meaning

plural noun

Exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination. the modern sport of gymnastics typically involves exercises on bars, beam, floor, and vaulting horse.

Usage examples:

Does that mean, i was tempted to ask, your main interest in gymnastics is floor exercises?

noun

Physical exercises that increase the body’s strength, balance, and ability to move gracefully, often using special equipment, or the competitive sport of performing such exercises

adverb

In a way that relates to or is similar to gymnastics (= physical exercises and activities performed inside, often using equipment such as bars and ropes, intended to increase the body's strength and the ability to move and bend easily)

Usage examples:

His daughter is gymnastically talented and can do a handstand for over a minute., the cheerleading …

noun

A person trained or skilled in gymnastics.

Usage examples:

From then on coaches and girls alike realised that a smaller gymnast meant a better gymnast.

noun

A person who is skilled at performing controlled physical exercises, often on special equipment, sometimes in sports competitions