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Balance Beam
see synonyms of balance beamNoun
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Balance Beam
see synonyms of balance beam Gymnastics
1.
a long, narrow, horizontal wooden beam raised about 4 feet (1.2 m) above the floor, on which women gymnasts perform balancing routines consisting of jumps, tumbles, turns, running steps, etc.
2.
an event in which such routines are performed, usually with recorded musical accompaniment
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Balance Beam
see synonyms of balance beamn.
1. A horizontal raised beam with a width of 10 centimeters (4 inches) and a length of 5 meters (16 feet) that is used in gymnastic competition for balancing exercises.
2. A competitive gymnastics event in which various balancing feats are performed on this beam.
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