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parallel bars

parallel bars
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈpær əˌlɛl, -ləl bɑːr/
    • /ˈpærəlel bɑːr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈpær əˌlɛl, -ləl bɑːr/

Definitions of parallel bars words

  • noun parallel bars (used with a plural verb) a gymnasium apparatus consisting of two wooden bars on uprights, adjustable in height, and used for swinging, vaulting, balancing exercises, etc. 1
  • noun parallel bars (used with a singular or plural verb) a competitive event for men on such an apparatus. 1
  • noun plural parallel bars bars used for gymnastics 1
  • noun plural parallel bars Parallel bars consist of a pair of horizontal bars on posts, which are used for doing physical exercises. 0
  • noun plural parallel bars a pair of wooden bars on uprights, sometimes at different heights, for various exercises 0
  • noun plural parallel bars an event in a gymnastic competition in which competitors exercise on such bars 0
See all 7 definitions of parallel bars

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Origin of parallel bars

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Parallel bars

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Parallel bars

parallel bars popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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