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.

parallel bars

pl n (Gymnastics) gymnastics a. (functioning as plural) a pair of wooden bars on uprights, sometimes at different heights, for various exercisesb. (functioning as singular) an event in a gymnastic competition in which competitors exercise on such bars

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n.pl. a gymnasium apparatus consisting of two horizontal bars on uprights, used for various exercises. [1865–70]

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Noun

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

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Parallel Bars

a gymnastic sports apparatus used chiefly for suspension and support in performances of exercises. Parallel bars are classified as intermediate (men’s), uneven (women’s), and low (children’s). The main part of the parallel bar consists of two horizontally placed parallel poles (350 cm long, oval in cross section, 5 cm in height, and 4 cm in width), which are hinged to pivots inserted in hollow posts that are attached to a metal frame. Sometimes uneven parallel bars are used in which the poles are fastened to cables. Men’s parallel bars are set 160-170 cm above the floor, and the distance between their poles is 42-62 cm; in the uneven parallel bars, the lower one is 130-150 cm high and the upper one is 190-240 cm high; low bars are 100-160 cm high. The poles are made of wood (ash, beech, or birch) with a metal rod inside.

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noun gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

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