Gymnastics Moves

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who performs gymnastics or other physical feats requiring skill, agility, and coordination

  • The acrobat performed a series of impressive flips and twists during the circus act.
  • Did you see that acrobat doing all those crazy stunts at the show?
  • That acrobat is a total ninja on the trapeze!
  • She's an acrobat when it comes to juggling multiple tasks at work.

noun a flexible movement or exercise, typically involving the bending of a limb or muscle

verb to bend, stretch, or tense a muscle or limb

adjective able to be bent, twisted, or stretched easily

  • The company decided to flex their financial muscle by acquiring a smaller competitor.
  • I saw him flexing in the gym, showing off his muscles.
  • She's always flexing on social media with her designer clothes and luxury vacations.
  • His ability to adapt to different situations really allows him to flex his skills in various settings.

noun a type of dive in which the diver bends at the waist and enters the water headfirst with arms by their side

  • The professional diver executed a flawless swan dive off the high platform.
  • I bet I can do a better swan dive than you at the pool.
  • Dude, did you see that sick swan dive off the cliff?
  • She decided to take a swan dive into the world of entrepreneurship and start her own business.

noun a spinning or rotating movement

verb to spin or rotate quickly

  • The ballerina performed a graceful twirl on stage.
  • She loves to twirl around in her new dress.
  • Let's twirl our way to the dance floor and show off our moves.
  • Her mind started to twirl with ideas after the brainstorming session.

noun the skill or performance of an acrobat

  • The performance showcased incredible acrobatism skills.
  • Wow, did you see that acrobatism routine? It was amazing!
  • That guy has some serious acrobatism moves.
  • Her ability to navigate difficult situations with ease is like a form of mental acrobatism.