The action of leaping with a vault, esp. as a gymnastic exercise.
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| 释义 | society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > gymnastics > [noun] > actions or positions (28) vaulting1531 The action of leaping with a vault, esp. as a gymnastic exercise. cross-step1728 Esp. in dancing, gymnastics, etc.: a step in which one foot is crossed over another; the action of taking such a step or steps. still-vaulting1854 vaulting without a run. roll1858 Any of various gymnastic or acrobatic movements in which the body rolls forward or backward, completing a full revolution on the ground, around a… trampolining1867 the practice or sport of performing on a trampoline. planche1878 A position in which the body is held parallel with the ground by the arms (as performed on the parallel bars, rings, etc.). handstand1890 An act of balancing upside down on one's hands; the position of the body when performing this act. Cf. headstand, n. rollover1891 Any of various gymnastic or acrobatic movements which involve turning the body over in some way. Cf. roll, n.2 6c. trapezing1894 performance on the trapeze. press1901 Gymnastics. A raising of the body by continuous muscular effort. Cf. press-up, n. straddle1905 Athletics, Gymnastics, etc. A movement in which the legs are held wide apart, esp. in vaulting or dismounting from apparatus; spec. in Athletics… kip1909 Gymnastics. (See quot. 1972.) U.S. upstart1909 Gymnastics. On the horizontal, parallel, or asymmetric bars: a series of movements by which the gymnast swings to a position with the body… headstand1915 An act of balancing on one's head with the feet in the air (usually using the hands or arms for support); the position of the body when… round-off1917 Gymnastics. An exercise similar to a cartwheel, in which the gymnast closes his or her legs on reaching a vertical position, and executes a quarter… neck-roll1920 (a) (esp. in Gymnastics) a swing of the body backwards to rest on the back of the neck; (b) a roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck. undergrip1920 Gymnastics. A hold in which the hands pass beneath the horizontal bar, with the palms facing the gymnast. pike1928 A dive in which the diver doubles up in mid-air by bending at the waist while keeping the legs straight and feet pointed, and then straightens… swivel hips1943 an exercise consisting of a seat drop followed by a half-twist into another seat drop (constr. singular); also transferred. thigh lift1949 a dance movement or gymnastic exercise in which the thigh is raised; the lifting of the thigh in this. overswing1955 Gymnastics. A movement in which the body swings or turns over. shoulder stand1956 a position in which the body and legs are held up in the air and supported on the shoulders. stand1956 In certain forms of exercise, dance, etc.: a standing posture or position. Frequently without article. Frequently (and earliest) with modifier. floor exercise1957 a physical exercise performed on the floor; spec. in Gymnastics (chiefly in plural), a co-ordinated routine of tumbles and other exercises… squat1959 A squatting attitude or posture. spec. in Gymnastics and Weight-lifting (earlier called crouch). turnaround1959 The action or fact of turning round; a point in a team-game at which the teams change ends to play in the opposite directions. salto1972 Gymnastics. A somersault. Tsukahara1972 A vault consisting of a quarter- or half-turn on to the horse, followed by one and a half somersaults off. Also attributive. |
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