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ex·er·cis·er

(ĕk′sər-sī′zər)

1. One that exercises: an exerciser of racehorses.

2. A device for exercising the body.

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exerciser

(ˈɛksəˌsaɪzə)

1. (Gymnastics) a device with springs or elasticated cords for muscular exercise

2. a person or thing that exercises

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exerciser - sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises

gymnastic apparatus

gymnastics, gymnastic exercise - a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility

balance beam, beam - a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

high bar, horizontal bar - gymnastic apparatus consisting of a bar supported in a horizontal position by uprights at both ends

gymnastic horse, horse - a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs

bars, parallel bars - gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

rings - gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises; "the rings require a strong upper body"

sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport

stall bar - a gymnastic apparatus used for strengthening exercises; uprights fastened to a wall and connected by horizontal rungs

trampoline - gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling

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exerciser

n (= machine) → Trainingsgerät nt; (bigger) → Fitness-Center nt; (= person) → Trainer(in) m(f) (inf)

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