Side Horse (Noun)
Meaning
A gymnastic horse with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright handles (pommels) near the center; held upright by two steel supports, one at each end.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Gymnasts use the side horse to practice their pommel horse routines in a more controlled environment.
- The leather cover on the side horse had broken down after years of heavy use and required immediate replacement.
- With an extra set of adjustable steel supports, the side horse could be customized for various age groups of gymnasts.
- She built her strength and confidence on the side horse, which paid off when she first stepped onto the pommel horse.
- At the training center, there were at least five side horses for gymnasts to practice their techniques simultaneously.