gymnastics beam
nounUK /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks biːm/
US /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks biːm/
A long, narrow bar that gymnasts balance and move on.
She walked carefully across the gymnastics beam without falling.
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2. A raised wooden bar used for balancing exercises in a gym.
The coach lowered the gymnastics beam for the younger children.
3. A piece of gymnastics equipment used in competitions for routines.
Her routine on the gymnastics beam earned the highest score.
4. A narrow support used to practice walking and balancing skills.
They set up a gymnastics beam in the school gym.