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Calisthenics

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Noun

1. calisthenics, callisthenics

the practice of calisthenic exercises

Example Sentences:
'calisthenics is recommended for general good health'

2. calisthenics, callisthenics

light exercises designed to promote general fitness

Example Sentences:
'several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Calisthenics

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noun
a variant spelling (esp US) of callisthenics

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Calisthenics

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plural noun
1. 
exercises, such as push-ups and sit-ups, to develop a strong, trim body; simple gymnastics
noun
2. 
the art of developing bodily strength and gracefulness by such exercises

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Calisthenics

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n.
1. (used with a pl. verb) Gymnastic exercises designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical well-being: Sit-ups, trunk twists, and other calisthenics are demonstrated on the video.
2. (used with a sing. verb) The practice or art of such exercises: Calisthenics is recommended to relax the muscles before a run.

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