TRAMPOLINE


Meaning of TRAMPOLINE in English

[ 'trampəli:n ]

■ 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 [usu. as noun trampolining ] do exercises on a ~.

Derivatives

trampolinist noun

Origin

C18: from Ital. trampolino , from trampoli 'stilts'.

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