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trampoline

Syllabification: (tram·po·line)
Pronunciation: /ˈtrampəˌlēn/
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Definition of trampoline

noun

  • a strong fabric sheet connected by springs to a frame, used as a springboard and landing area in doing acrobatic or gymnastic exercises.

verb

[no object] (usually as noun trampolining)
  • do acrobatic or gymnastic exercises on a trampoline as a recreation or sport:his hobby is trampolining
  • leap or rebound from something with a springy base:she trampolined across the bed

Derivatives

trampoliner

noun

trampolinist

Pronunciation: /-nist/
noun

Origin:

late 18th century: from Italian trampolino, from trampoli 'stilts'

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