'gymnastics' definitions:
Definition of 'gymnastics'
From: WordNet
noun
A sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility [syn: gymnastics, gymnastic exercise]
Definition of 'gymnastics'
From: 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
Synonyms of 'gymnastics'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acrobatics,
- agonistics,
- association football,
- athletics,
- bathing,
- breather,
- calisthenics,
- constitutional,
- daily dozen,
- drill,
- eurythmics,
- exercise,
- exercising,
- gymnastic exercises,
- isometrics,
- natation,
- palaestra,
- physical culture,
- physical education,
- physical jerks,
- practice,
- Rugby,
- rugger,
- setting-up exercises,
- soccer,
- sports,
- stretch,
- swimming,
- track,
- track and field,
- tumbling,
- workout,
- yoga