pommel horse

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pommel horse

1. An apparatus for gymnastic exercises that consists of a padded, loaf-shaped object with two pommels on top and stands horizontal to the floor, usually on adjustable legs.

2. An athletic event in which the pommel horse is used.

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pommel horse - a gymnastic horse with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright handles (pommels) near the center; held upright by two steel supports, one at each end

side horse

gymnastic horse, horse - a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs

pommel - a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse

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