gym

Definitions of gym
  1. noun
    a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
    synonyms: gymn., gymnastiek
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    types:
    acrobatie, acrobatiek
    the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
    type of:
    atletiek, sport, sportbeoefening
    an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
  2. noun
    light exercises designed to promote general fitness
    synonyms: conditietraining, gymn., gymnastiek
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    type of:
    lichaamsbeweging, oefening, training
    the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
  3. noun
    a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12
    synonyms: atheneum, bovenbouw, gymn., gymnasium, hogeschool
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    type of:
    lyceum
    a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
  4. noun
    a school for young children; usually the first 6 or 8 grades
    synonyms: basisschool, gymn., gymnasium
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    types:
    bewaarschool, fröbelschool, kakschool, kleuterschool, papschool
    British school for children aged 5-7
    type of:
    school
    an educational institution
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