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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

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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

Closing the national championship on balance beam, seniors Emily Lee and Emma Malabuyo book-ended the Bruins final rotation with a 9.9250 and a 9.9375, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

During the rotation, Campbell paced near the balance beam, receiving pep talks from assistant coach Lacy Dagen as she awaited Rosen’s score.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2025

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

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