parallel bars

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English - Turkish
jimnastik aleti
paralel barlar
spor paralel bar, paralel
paralel bars
barparalel
paralel bar
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A set of apparatus consisting of two horizontal bars at a small distance apart, used by male gymnasts, upon which acts of swinging and holding and jumping are performed
A gymnastics event using the parallel bars
gymnastics instrument which is composed of two parallel wooden beams
Parallel bars consist of a pair of horizontal bars on posts, which are used for doing physical exercises. An apparatus for gymnastic exercises consisting of two horizontal bars set parallel to each other in adjustable upright supports and used mainly for swinging maneuvers. two wooden bars that are held parallel to each other on four posts, used in gymnastics. Event in men's gymnastics in which a pair of wooden bars supported horizontally above the floor at the same height is used to perform acrobatic feats. Competitors combine swings and vaults with stationary positions requiring strength and balance, though swings and vaults must predominate. It has been included as an Olympic gymnastics event since the modern games began in 1896. See also uneven parallel bars
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden bars supported on uprights

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uneven parallel bars
Event in women's gymnastics in which a pair of wooden bars supported horizontally above the floor at different heights is used to perform acrobatic feats. The apparatus allows a great variety of movements, but hanging and swinging exercises predominate. It became an Olympic event in 1936. See also parallel bars
parallel bars

    Hyphenation

    par·al·lel bars

    Turkish pronunciation

    perılel bärz

    Pronunciation

    /ˈperəˌlel ˈbärz/ /ˈpɛrəˌlɛl ˈbɑːrz/
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