Associations to the word «Trampoline»

Wiktionary

TRAMPOLINE, noun. A gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched over a steel frame using many coiled springs as anchors.
TRAMPOLINE, noun. (programming) Any of a variety of looping or jumping instructions in specific programming languages
TRAMPOLINE, verb. To jump as if on a trampoline
TRAMPOLINE, verb. (programming) To rewrite computer code to use trampolines

Dictionary definition

TRAMPOLINE, noun. Gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling.

Wise words

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