balance beam

noun

: a narrow wooden beam supported in a horizontal position approximately four feet above the floor and used for balancing feats in gymnastics

: an event in gymnastics competition in which the balance beam is used

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Apparatus finals: Men's parallel bars and high bar, women's balance beam and floor. —

Martin Vassolo, Axios, 5 Aug. 2024 What’s happening today:Simone Biles competes in the finals for balance beam and floor exercise on the last day of gymnastics in Paris! —

Rachel G Bowers, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2024 Simone Biles will look to continue her incredible comeback journey by adding more gold to her tally, this time in balance beam and floor exercises. —

NBC News, 5 Aug. 2024 The women's balance beam final (6:36 a.m. ET) and floor exercise final (8:20 a.m.) are Monday, Aug. 5. —

Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for balance beam