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balance beam
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.bal′ance beam`
n. 1. a narrow wooden rail set horizontally on upright posts about 4 ft. (1.2 m) from the floor, used for performing feats of balancing and demonstrating gymnastic ability. 2. a gymnastic event for women in which such an apparatus is used. [1945–50] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  balance beam - a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnastsbeamexerciser, gymnastic apparatus - sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises |
TranslationsBalance Beam
balance beam[′bal·əns ‚bēm] (civil engineering) A long beam, attached to a gate (or drawbridge, and such) so as to counterbalance the weight of the gate during opening or closing. Also known as balance bar. Balance Beam a piece of equipment used in women’s gymnastics for exercises in equilibrium. The balance beam is a horizontally placed bar, 5 meters long, 16 cm high, and 10 cm wide, supported by poles 120 cm high. balance beam, balance barA long beam, attached to a gate (or drawbridge, etc.) so as to counterbalance the weight of the gate during opening or closing.balance beam
balance beamIn occupational and physical therapy, a plank 4 inches or more wide used to assess and improve balance and motor coordination, usually elevated several inches from the floor. See also: beambalance beam
Synonyms for balance beamnoun a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnastsSynonymsRelated Words- exerciser
- gymnastic apparatus
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