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trampoline

tram·po·line

UK/ˌtɹæmpəˈliːn/ US/ˈtɹæmpəˌliːn/ uncommon

noun

1.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling

Origin

From Spanish trampolín and/or Italian trampolino; in English, a genericized trademark based on the Spanish word trademarked in 1936, but attested since 1798.

Phrases

  • double mini trampoline
  • trampoline effect

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