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Synonyms for gymnast


Grammar : Noun
Spell : jim-nast, -nuh st
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɪm næst, -nəst



Définition of gymnast

Origin :
  • 1590s in the modern sense, a back-formation from gymnastic. Greek gymnastes was "a trainer of professional athletes."
  • noun athlete
Example sentences :
  • The strength of his arms was enormous, for he was a deep-chested man, and had been a gymnast.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • It was a feat that a gymnast would have accomplished with difficulty.
  • Extract from : « Gladiator » by Philip Wylie
  • It was not difficult for a gymnast to slide down the rope head foremost.
  • Extract from : « Anthony Trent, Master Criminal » by Wyndham Martyn
  • In addition to my training as contortionist I was being trained as gymnast.
  • Extract from : « The Autobiography of a Clown » by Isaac Frederick Marcosson
  • He has more the character of the gymnast than of the athlete.
  • Extract from : « The Desert World » by Arthur Mangin
  • In his early manhood he had been a gymnast and a prize winner.
  • Extract from : « Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: » by Louis Marshall Warfield
  • I asked Mr. Potter how long a drop would be possible for a gymnast.
  • Extract from : « Careers of Danger and Daring » by Cleveland Moffett
  • A gymnast who turns flip-flops between the Here and the Not-Here.
  • Extract from : « The Roycroft Dictionary » by Elbert Hubbard
  • But Gymnast said, If the devils have passed there, I will pass well enough.
  • Extract from : « Gargantua and Pantagruel, Complete. » by Francois Rabelais
  • Gymnast presently asked Gargantua if they should pursue them.
  • Extract from : « Gargantua and Pantagruel, Complete. » by Francois Rabelais

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