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trampoline

Pronunciation: /ˈtrampəliːn/

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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. See also rebounder (sense 1).

verb

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

Derivatives

trampolinist

noun

Origin:

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

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