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ex·er·cis·er

 (ĕk′sər-sī′zər)
n.
1. One that exercises:an exerciser of racehorses.
2. A device for exercising the body.
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exerciser

(ˈɛksəˌsaɪzə)
n
1. (Gymnastics) a device with springs or elasticated cords for muscular exercise
2.a person or thing that exercises
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.exerciser - sports equipment used in gymnastic exercisesexerciser - sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises
gymnastics,gymnastic exercise - a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
balance beam,beam - a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
high bar,horizontal bar - gymnastic apparatus consisting of a bar supported in a horizontal position by uprights at both ends
gymnastic horse,horse - a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
bars,parallel bars - gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
rings - gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises; "the rings require a strong upper body"
sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
stall bar - a gymnastic apparatus used for strengthening exercises; uprights fastened to a wall and connected by horizontal rungs
trampoline - gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling
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Translations

exerciser

n(= machine)Trainingsgerätnt; (bigger) →Fitness-Centernt;(= person)Trainer(in)m(f) (inf)
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