Trapeze
(noun)
A swinging bar or board suspended by ropes, used by acrobats and gymnasts for swings, flips, and other aerial maneuvers.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from french trapèze, from greek trapēzeion "small table", from trapēza "table", from trapein "to turn".
Examples:
- The trapeze artist performed death-defying tricks high above the ground, delighting the audience.
- The gymnastics club has a trapeze set up in its training facility, allowing athletes to practice and perfect their aerial skills.
- The use of a trapeze requires a great deal of strength, coordination, and focus.
- The circus is famous for its stunning trapeze acts, where performers soar through the air and perform daring feats.
- Trapeze artists must undergo extensive training and conditioning in order to safely and effectively perform on the apparatus.