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trampoline
[ tram-puh-leen, tram-puh-leen, -lin ]
noun
- a sheet, usually of canvas, attached by resilient cords or springs to a horizontal frame several feet above the floor, used by acrobats and gymnasts as a springboard in tumbling.
- Nautical. a fabric deck stretched on the braces connecting the hulls of a catamaran or trimaran, resembling a gymnastic trampoline.
trampoline
/ -ˌliːn; ˈtræmpəlɪn /
noun
- a tough canvas sheet suspended by springs or elasticated cords from a frame, used by acrobats, gymnasts, etc
verb
- intr to exercise on a trampoline
Derived Forms
- ˈtrampoliner, noun
Other Words From
- trampo·liner trampo·linist noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of trampoline1
Word History and Origins
Origin of trampoline1
Example Sentences
If you’re looking for a way to keep the whole family active in a fun, safe, and bouncy way from your own home, it might be time to add a trampoline into the mix.
While there are many types from rectangular to exercise to water models, the best trampolines are durable, have solid safety features, and most importantly, offer a great bounce.
While trampolines are synonymous with kids, they’re also great for adults too.
If they are at their home gym, they have the option of tumbling on a trampoline or landing in a soft pit or softer surfaces.
Even with a heavy pack, hiking in the Speedgoats felt like having a miniature trampoline made of memory foam under each foot.
As for Mademoiselle Trampoline, her French maid, she would stare the sun itself out of countenance.
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