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Pommel Horse - Definition |
| Related Words: Bastinado, Batter, Beat, Belt, Birch, Buffet, Cane, Club, Cudgel, Cut, Flagellate, Flail, Flap, Flog, Girth, Hammer, Horn |
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The pommel horse is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. It is only used by male gymnasts. Originally made of a metal frame with a wooden body and a leather cover, today the frame may contain plastic or composite materials, the body is made of plastic and may be covered with synthetic materials.
Dimensions
- Height 115 cm (including about 20 cm landing mats)
- Length 160 cm
- Width 35 cm
- Height of the pommels 12 cm
- Distance between the pommels 40 cm to 45 cm (adjustable)
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