trampoline

tram·po·line

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tram-puh-leen, tram-puh-leen, -lin]
- /ˌtræm pəˈlin, ˈtræm pəˌlin, -lɪn/
- /ˈtræm.pəl.iːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tram-puh-leen, tram-puh-leen, -lin]
- /ˌtræm pəˈlin, ˈtræm pəˌlin, -lɪn/

Definitions of trampoline word

noun trampoline a sheet, usually of canvas, attached by resilient cords or springs to a horizontal frame several feet above the floor, used by acrobats and gymnasts as a springboard in tumbling. 1
noun trampoline Nautical. a fabric deck stretched on the braces connecting the hulls of a catamaran or trimaran, resembling a gymnastic trampoline. 1
noun trampoline gymnastic apparatus 1
countable noun trampoline A trampoline is a piece of equipment on which you jump up and down as a sport. It consists of a large piece of strong cloth held by springs in a frame. 0
noun trampoline a tough canvas sheet suspended by springs or elasticated cords from a frame, used by acrobats, gymnasts, etc 0
verb trampoline to exercise on a trampoline 0

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Origin of trampoline

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; variant of trampolin < Italian trampolino springboard, equivalent to trampol(i) stilts (< Germanic; see trample) + -ino -ine1

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Parts of speech for Trampoline

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trampoline popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for trampoline

noun trampoline

aerobatics — Aerobatics are skilful displays of flying, usually to entertain people watching from the ground.
balance beam — a long, narrow, horizontal wooden beam raised about 4 feet (1.2 m) above the floor, on which women gymnasts perform balancing routines consisting of jumps, tumbles, turns, running steps, etc.
body building — the act or practice of exercising, lifting weights, etc., so as to develop the muscles of the body.
bodybuilding — Bodybuilding is the activity of doing special exercises regularly in order to make your muscles grow bigger.
calisthenics — Calisthenics are simple exercises that you can do to keep fit and healthy.

All 9 Synonyms of trampoline