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Palestra

Noun (Plural: palestras)

1. A gymnasium or athletic facility that often includes sports courts, exercise equipment, and other amenities for physical training.

Sample Sentence: I visit the local palestra regularly to stay fit and work on my basketball skills.

Related Products: Exercise Equipment, Fitness Balls

2. In ancient Greece, a public place where physical exercises, sports, and military training took place.

Sample Sentence: The palestra in Athens was a bustling center of athletic activities where citizens trained for combat.

Related Products: Ancient Greece Books, Greek Statues

Verb

1. To participate in physical education or exercise activities in a palestra.

Sample Sentence: The new recruit was eager to palestra with his fellow soldiers to improve his fitness level.

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Adjective

1. Having a pale or light complexion; lacking coloration.

Sample Sentence: Her face turned pale when she received the shocking news.

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2. Not intense, vibrant, or bright in color.

Sample Sentence: The palestra artwork displayed gentle, muted shades that exuded a calming effect.

Related Products: Pale Paint, Light Pastels