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cal·is·then·ics (cal·lis·then·ics)
 calisthenics (callisthenics)
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- pronunciation:
- kae
lihs
the
nihks
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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plural noun |
| definition 1: |
exercises to promote strength and flexibility, done without special equipment.
The army recruits spent their morning doing calisthenics and running. |
| definition 2: |
(used with a sing. verb) the art or practice of doing such exercises.
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| related words: |
exercise |
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| derivation: |
calisthenic (adj.) |
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