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The gymnast balanced carefully on the beam.
What does Gymnast mean?
A gymnast is a person who does gymnastics.
Dictionary definition
A person who performs gymnastics.
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A gymnast needs strength, balance, flexibility, and practice.
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The word gymnast names the athlete, while gymnastics names the activity.
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athlete is closest because it connects to the meaning of gymnast.
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MeaningGymnast means A gymnast is a person who does gymnastics.
ExampleExample: The gymnast balanced carefully on the beam.
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- jim · nast
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- nast
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spectatorA person who watches instead of performing.
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A gymnast is a person who does gymnastics.
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Gymnast is not the same as spectator. Gymnast means a gymnast is a person who does gymnastics.
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