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单词 gymkhana
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gymkhana

(dʒɪmkɑːnə)
Word forms: plural gymkhanas
countable noun
A gymkhana is an event in which people ride horses in competition.

gymkhana in British English

(dʒɪmˈkɑːnə)
noun
1. mainly British
an event in which horses and riders display skill in various races and contests
2. 
(esp in Anglo-India) a place providing sporting and athletic facilities
Word origin
C19: from Hindi gend-khānā, literally: ball house, from khāna house; influenced by gymnasium

gymkhana in American English

(dʒɪmˈkɑnə)
noun
1. 
a place where athletic contests or games are held
2. 
any of various contests involving skills, as in horseback riding, automobile racing, etc.
Word origin
Anglo-Ind, altered (by analogy with gymnasium) < Hindustani gend-khāna, racket court < gend, ball + khāna, court, place

Examples of 'gymkhana' in a sentence
gymkhana

They also attended race meetings as well as riding to hounds and in gymkhanas.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He also offers the paddock land to the local gymkhana.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)

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Equestrian events, sports and horse races
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