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-ability |
capacity or fitness for (such) a state, use, or action. |
Boy Scout |
a male member of a large youth organization that teaches outdoor skills, physical fitness, and the value and responsibilities of citizenship. |
Boy Scouts of America |
an American organization for youth that teaches outdoor skills, physical fitness, and the value and responsibilities of citizenship. |
condition |
state of health, fitness, or functioning. [1/9 definitions] |
examination |
a test used to evaluate knowledge, ability, or fitness. [1/3 definitions] |
fitness |
of or pertaining to physical fitness. [1/4 definitions] |
floor exercise |
any of various physical exercises, as for fitness, performed on the floor in a lying or sitting position. [1/2 definitions] |
form |
state of physical or psychological fitness for athletic or other activities. [1/16 definitions] |
gym |
(informal) a fitness center providing various means of exercising, usually requiring membership. [1/4 definitions] |
health club |
a private club offering a variety of facilities, equipment, and instruction for physical exercise and fitness to a paid membership. |
health spa |
a commercial establishment offering a variety of facilities, equipment, and instruction for physical exercise and fitness. |
regimen |
a regulated routine of therapy or exercise designed to promote health or fitness. [1/2 definitions] |
shape up |
to improve one's physical fitness. [1/3 definitions] |
spa |
a hotel or resort, esp. one that offers fitness and health programs. [1/3 definitions] |
test pilot |
a pilot who flies new or experimental aircraft to examine their conformity to design standards and ascertain their fitness for use. |
trim |
condition, as regards fitness or readiness for work or use. [1/13 definitions] |
tryout |
a test or pretest to ascertain utility, fitness, or skill; audition; trial run. |
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