Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A gymnasium.
- noun A course in physical education.
- noun A metal frame supporting equipment used in outdoor play.
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- noun Short form of
gymnasium . - noun weightlifting A sports facility specialized for lifting
weights andexercise . - noun
physical education class
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
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Examples
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It is an intriguing sport for New York City's space-starved schools, where the term "gym" can sometimes mean a cleared classroom.
Susan Sarandon Helps Bring Ping Pong to Schools Sophia Hollander 2012
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You will need to say, Going to the gym is a top priority.
Judith S. Beck, Ph.D.: Want to Increase Your Willpower? Here's How Ph.D. Judith S. Beck 2010
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You will need to say, Going to the gym is a top priority.
Judith S. Beck, Ph.D.: Want to Increase Your Willpower? Here's How Ph.D. Judith S. Beck 2010
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You will need to say, Going to the gym is a top priority.
Judith S. Beck, Ph.D.: Want to Increase Your Willpower? Here's How Ph.D. Judith S. Beck 2010
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Monday, since the gym is a new gym, I get my first of three mandatory/free with signup meetings with a personal trainer.
there is a crack in everything. that's how the light gets in. ashacat 2008
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"Just show me where the gym is at, and that's all I need to know."
USATODAY.com - Raptors take Bargnani No. 1 in NBA Draft 2006
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One thing I really want to change at the gym is the amount of time that I have to spend there.
Life Update (mostly gym stuff) drewan 2005
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"Everybody in the gym is aware of what Paul can do," Garnett said.
NBA - National Basketball Association - Boston vs. Minnesota 2002
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"He's what you call a gym rat; he has a passion for the game," Terry Dunn said of his son by phone this week.
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"He's what you call a gym rat; he has a passion for the game," Terry Dunn said of his son by phone this week.
bilby commented on the word gym
My g-spot stops gym.
October 18, 2008