Word Meanings - PANCRATIST - Book Publishers vocabulary database

An athlete; a gymnast.

GYMNASTICALLY
In a gymnastic manner.
GYMNAST
One who teaches or practices gymnastic exercises; the manager of a gymnasium; an athlete.
GYMNASTICS
Athletic or disciplinary exercises; the art of performing gymnastic exercises; also, disciplinary exercises for the intellect or character.
GYMNASTIC; GYMNASTICAL
Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect;
GYMNASTIC
A gymnast.
ATHLETE
One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome. 2. Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion. 3. One fitted for, or skilled
CHIROGYMNAST
A mechanocal contrivance for exercesing the fingers of a pianist.