balance beam

NOUN

floor exercise

Synonyms

WEAK

horizontal bar pommel horse side horse stationary rings trampolining tumbling uneven parallel bars vaulting

NOUN

gymnastics

Synonyms

STRONG

aerobatics bars calisthenics gym horse rings trampoline trapeze tumbling vaulting workout

WEAK

body-building floor exercise free exercise

Example Sentences

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During the first three years of her college career, Alipio was known as a balance beam expert.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Sullivan competed in all events for the first time this season and scored a 9.775 on the balance beam.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Oklahoma scored a 49.615 on balance beam, an event in which it is ranked No. 1 nationally.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

Riggs: I’m open with folks that I am constantly walking on this narrow balance beam.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2024

He dribbled too high and moved slowly—like he was on a balance beam.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty