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rings

rings

87 3.7
Two heavy metal circles that hang from ropes for gymnastics exercises
  • noun
  • /rɪŋz/
translation icon : anillas

Synonyms

gymnastic apparatus
vsrings
  • Specialized
4.1

A piece of equipment used in gymnastics, like a beam or rings

is a specific pair of heavy metal suspended circles used in those exercises

How Complex

pommel horse
  • Specialized
1 7.3
uneven bars
  • Specialized
1 3.6
rings
87 3.7
gymnastic apparatus
  • Specialized
4.1
vaulting horse
  • Archaic
1 6.9
gym mat
1 1.6

Surface Forms

ring singular
rings plural

Morphology

rings = ring (transparent) = ring + s

The gymnastic 'rings' are literally multiple circular rings, so the meaning is directly derived from the plural of 'ring'.

Etymology

Rings comes from the word ring, which means 'a circle', just like a jewelry ring. That's why gymnastic rings are metal circles hung from ropes that you hold to do exercises.