trampoline

noun

tram·po·line | \ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn,

ˈtram-pə-ˌlēn\

Definition of trampoline

: a resilient sheet or web (as of nylon) supported by springs in a metal frame and used as a springboard and landing area in tumbling

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Other Words from trampoline

trampoliner \ˌtram-pə-ˈlē-nər,

ˈtram-pə-ˌlē-nər \ noun

trampolinist \ˌtram-pə-ˈlē-nist,

ˈtram-pə-ˌlē-nist \ noun

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Other classes offered: silks, trampoline, balancing and acrobatics and Spanish web. — Hannah Steinkopf-frank, RedEye Chicago, "Want to try something new? From climbing to comedy, check out these 10 classes," 27 Mar. 2018 Current TimeÂ 0:00 / DurationÂ 0:25 Check out this floating water park in a North Texas lake Advertisement Altitude H2O on Grapevine Lake features slides, a trampoline and obstacle course. — Prescotte Stokes Iii, star-telegram, "Are you up for a hair-raising spin at Six Flags ... at 70 feet in the air?," 11 July 2018 Other than the swimming ponds, White offers in-ground trampolines and outdoor kitchens. — Sarah K Wood, ajc, "Want a beach in your backyard? This man can make it happen," 12 June 2018 Students at Ohio Ave are provided self-regulation tools like mini-ellipticals, trampolines, and glitter jars, which children can use to become centered during the school day. — Emily Jan, The Atlantic, "The Students and Teachers Upending Traditional Approaches to Discipline," 12 May 2018 Aside from the usual restaurants and bars, this cruise ship includes a virtual reality bungee trampoline, two racer water slides, a glow-in-the-dark laser tag room, an escape room, and a surf simulator. — Renae Reints, Fortune, "Royal Caribbean Aims to Appeal to Millennials with Shorter Trips and More Entertainment," 26 June 2018 This 8,000 square foot inflatable water obstacle course and playground includes a catapult, climbing wall, trampoline, jungle gym, balance beam, bouncing dome, cyclone wheel and freefall wall with a slide. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun-Sentinel.com, "9 hot South Florida events in July," 25 June 2018 Elijah was holding hands with his older cousins, bouncing around on the trampoline in complete playful bliss. — Prescotte Stokes Iii, star-telegram, "17-month-old child all smiles six days after nearly drowning in Fort Worth," 17 June 2018 Since Tami and Shelly bought a 2,500-square-foot house in suburban Massachusetts, there have usually been several kids bouncing on the trampoline while others pump little legs on the swing set. — Melody Warnick, Woman's Day, "Work Inspired These Nurses to Adopt Kids Whose Families Were Affected By Drugs," 30 May 2018

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The first known use of trampoline was in 1798

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trampoline

noun

English Language Learners Definition of trampoline

: a piece of equipment that has a sheet of strong cloth attached by springs to a metal frame and that is used for jumping up and down for exercise or as a sport

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trampoline

noun

tram·po·line | \ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn