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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.
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parallel bars
pl n
(Gymnastics) gymnastics
a. (functioning as plural) a pair of wooden bars on uprights, sometimes at different heights, for various exercises
b. (functioning as singular) an event in a gymnastic competition in which competitors exercise on such bars
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par′allel bars′
n.pl.
a gymnasium apparatus consisting of two horizontal bars on uprights, used for various exercises.
[1865–70]
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Noun | 1. | parallel bars - gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights bar - a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises exerciser, gymnastic apparatus - sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises uneven bars, uneven parallel bars - a pair of parallel bars set at different heights; used in women's gymnastics plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one |
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parallel bars
pl (Sport) → Barren m
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parallel bars
npl → parallele fplCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995