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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The breeze up there feels so unbelievably good — like being high and weightless at the crest of a trampoline jump.
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These days, Avant is a businessman who owns Launch, a trampoline park in Deptford, New Jersey, which opened last year.
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The new sailings come after a $120 million ship makeover that added deck-top water slides, a FlowRider surfing pool, a virtual reality bungee trampoline experience and a restaurant by celeb chef Jamie Oliver as well as a retro-chic tiki bar.
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The Sky Pad is a gravity-defying trampoline zone that is paired with virtual reality goggles.
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Perhaps a trampoline might serve as a low-cost, reusable first stage.
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Rather developers are filling malls with restaurants, rides, trampoline parks, gyms, services and other types of entertainment.
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On this basis trampoline parks, imported from America, are filling up former supermarkets.
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The trampoline parks like Sky Zone and Helium are a great way for everyone to burn off energy.
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Origin and Etymology of trampoline
Italian trampolino springboard, from trampoli stilts, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Low German trampen to stamp
TRAMPOLINE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of trampoline for English Language Learners
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: 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
TRAMPOLINE Defined for Kids
Definition of trampoline for Students
: a canvas sheet or web supported by springs in a metal frame used for springing and landing in acrobatic tumbling
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Spanish Central: Translation of trampoline Nglish: Translation of trampoline for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about trampoline
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