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Gymnastic
Pronunciation : Gym*nas"tic, Gym*nas"tic*al
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. gymnasticus, Gr. gymnastique. See Gymnasium.]
Definition : Defn: Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Gym*nas"tic
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A gymnast. [Obs.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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