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Trampoline

Noun - Sense 1

A trampoline is a strong piece of fabric stretched tight over a steel frame with springs, used for jumping and doing acrobatics.

Sample Sentence:

She loves to spend her evenings on the backyard trampoline, practicing new tricks.

Noun - Sense 2

In gymnastics, a trampoline is an apparatus consisting of a piece of taut fabric stretched over a metal frame, used for tumbling and acrobatic routines.

Sample Sentence:

The gymnast executed a perfect backflip on the trampoline during her floor routine.

Verb

To trampoline means to bounce or jump on a trampoline.

Sample Sentence:

The children were trampolining in the park, delighted with each leap into the air.

Adjective

The adjective form of trampoline refers to anything related to or resembling a trampoline.

Sample Sentence:

They constructed a trampoline-like surface to cushion the landing of the stunt performers.