balance beam

noun

Definition of balance beam

1 : a narrow wooden beam supported in a horizontal position approximately four feet above the floor and used for balancing feats in gymnastics

2 : an event in gymnastics competition in which the balance beam is used

Examples of balance beam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lee, who finished second to Biles at the 2019 U.S. championships, fought through injuries to compile the best two-day uneven bars score and second-best (to Biles) on the balance beam. — Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2021 There are now four exceedingly challenging moves named after her, CBS explains, one on the balance beam, one on the vault, and two on the floor. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 7 June 2021 Just as her double-twisting, double somersault on balance beam was undervalued. — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 23 May 2021 McCallum made her season debut at the American Classic in April but performed only on balance beam. — Rachel Blount, Star Tribune, 19 May 2021 Along the way, participants will find challenges such as a tire obstacle, a balance beam, a ball toss, a crawl through and a log-walk. — courant.com, 14 May 2021 And on the balance beam, Blanco scored an identical 9.9625 to grab that championship. — Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 17 Apr. 2021 Lexi Graber won the floor exercise title while Luisa Blanco took the balance beam crown during the semifinals. — Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 17 Apr. 2021 Utah won the second rotation by scoring 49.7000 on the balance beam, but Michigan maintained the overall lead with a 49.6500 on the vault, also the best team score in the exercise on the day. — Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2021

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