parallel bars

parallel bars

pl.n.

A piece of gymnastic equipment consisting of two horizontal bars, normally set at the same height, on adjustable supports and used mainly for swinging maneuvers.

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parallel bars

pl n

(Gymnastics) gymnastics

a. (functioning as plural) a pair of wooden bars on uprights, sometimes at different heights, for various exercises

b. (functioning as singular) an event in a gymnastic competition in which competitors exercise on such bars

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par′allel bars′

n.pl.

a gymnasium apparatus consisting of two horizontal bars on uprights, used for various exercises.

[1865–70]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

parallel bars - gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights bars bar - a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises exerciser, gymnastic apparatus - sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises uneven bars, uneven parallel bars - a pair of parallel bars set at different heights; used in women's gymnastics plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one

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Translations

parallel bars

pl (Sport) → Barren m

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parallel bars

npl → parallele fpl

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