CALISTHENICS
Dictionary entry overview: What does calisthenics mean?
• CALISTHENICS (noun)
The noun CALISTHENICS has 2 senses:
1. the practice of calisthenic exercises
2. light exercises designed to promote general fitness
Familiarity information: CALISTHENICS used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• CALISTHENICS (noun)
Meaning:
The practice of calisthenic exercises
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
calisthenics; callisthenics
Context example:
calisthenics is recommended for general good health
Hypernyms ("calisthenics" is a kind of...):
pattern; practice (a customary way of operation or behavior)
Meaning:
Light exercises designed to promote general fitness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
calisthenics; callisthenics
Context example:
several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video
Hypernyms ("calisthenics" is a kind of...):
exercise; exercising; physical exercise; physical exertion; workout (the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit)
Domain usage:
plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)
