horizontal bar
noun
,
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
high bar
.
Origin
1820-30
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horizontal bar
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horizontal bar
above.
The circuit breaker's rating is printed in white at each end of the handle's
horizontal bar
.
British Dictionary definitions for
horizontal bar
horizontal bar
noun
1.
(
gymnastics
) a raised bar on which swinging and vaulting exercises are performed
Also called
high bar