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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

Example Sentences

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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

The team’s dismounts were nearly perfect against Nebraska, especially on the balance beam.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

The Bruins needed their best on balance beam to advance to nationals, entering the final rotation just .250 ahead of Denver.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2025

Riggs: I’m open with folks that I am constantly walking on this narrow balance beam.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2024

“He’s always hungry,” Lark says, walking a fallen log like a balance beam.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers