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Definitions

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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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

During the third rotation, the Bruins moved to the balance beam, an event they struggled with during their third place finish in Utah last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

Moving over to the balance beam, the Bruins struggled at the start, with Matthews falling and Sumanasekera wobbling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

Former Pac-12 rivals Utah battled rare-shaky performances on balance beam — including a fall from All-American Grace McCallum — while Missouri never threatened second place, only recording five 9.9 or higher scores during the meet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

I take gymnastics, and I never fall off the balance beam.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper