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Entry 3 senses Webster, 1913

gymnastics

/(jĭm*năs"tĭks)/ · gym·nas·tics · IPA /d͡ʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/
01 n. Athletic or disciplinary exercises; the art of performing gymnastic exercises.
  1. 1.
    Athletic or disciplinary exercises; the art of performing gymnastic exercises.
  2. 2.
    Disciplinary exercises for the intellect or character.
  3. 3.
    Feats demonstrating a quick mental agility; as, mental gymnastics, verbal gymnastics.[fig.]