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horizontal bar — n. 1. a metal bar fixed in a horizontal position approximately nine feet above the floor for use as in gymnastics 2. an event in gymnastics in which a routine is performed on a horizontal bar … English World dictionary
Horizontal bar — This article is about the gymnastics apparatus. For the typographic symbol, see Dash. For the First Nations government in Canada, see High Bar First Nation. Fabian Hambüchen at the horizontal bar … Wikipedia
horizontal bar — noun gymnastic apparatus consisting of a bar supported in a horizontal position by uprights at both ends (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑high bar • Hypernyms: ↑gymnastic apparatus, ↑exerciser • Part Meronyms: ↑bar * * * … Useful english dictionary
horizontal bar — Gymnastics. 1. a bar fixed in a position parallel to the floor or ground, for use in chinning and other exercises. 2. an event in gymnastic competitions, judged on strength and grace while performing specific movements on such a bar. Also called… … Universalium
horizontal bar — noun Date: 1827 1. a steel bar supported in a horizontal position approximately eight feet above the floor and used for swinging feats in gymnastics 2. an event in gymnastics competition in which the horizontal bar is used … New Collegiate Dictionary
horizontal bar — hor′izon′tal bar′ n. 1) spo a bar fixed in a position parallel to the floor or ground, for use in chinning and other exercises 2) spo an event in gymnastics, judged on strength and grace while performing on such a bar Also called high bar •… … From formal English to slang
horizontal bar — elevated bar attached to two upright posts on which gymnastic exercises are performed … English contemporary dictionary
horizontal bar — /hɒrəˈzɒntl ˈba/ (say horuh zontl bah) noun a bar for swinging, chinning, and other gymnastic exercises …
Gymnastics at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's horizontal bar — These are the results of the men s horizontal bar competition, which is one of eight events for male competitors of the artistic gymnastics discipline contested in the gymnastics at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. The qualification and final… … Wikipedia
Gymnastics at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Men's horizontal bar — Men s horizontal bar competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held on August 19 at the Beijing National Indoor Stadium.The eight competitors (with a maximum of two per nation) with the highest scores in qualifying proceeded to the men s… … Wikipedia
