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CALLISTHENICS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Light exercises designed to promote general fitness
Example:
several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video
Synonyms:
calisthenics; callisthenics
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("callisthenics" is a kind of...):
exercise; exercising; physical exercise; physical exertion; workout (the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit)
Domain usage:
plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The practice of calisthenic exercises
Example:
calisthenics is recommended for general good health
Synonyms:
calisthenics; callisthenics
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("callisthenics" is a kind of...):
pattern; practice (a customary way of operation or behavior)
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