Balance Beam (Noun)
Meaning
A gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She dismounted the balance beam with a perfectly executed backflip, securing her place in the finals.
- Simone Biles walked confidently onto the balance beam, her eyes fixed intently on the narrow apparatus ahead.
- After a few wobbles, the gymnast regained her poise and landed her routine on the balance beam with precision.
- The team's success relied heavily on their performances on the balance beam, uneven bars, and floor exercise.
- Nadia Comăneci made history with her flawless routine on the balance beam at the 1976 Olympic Games.