trampoline
noun
tram·po·line
ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn 
ˈtram-pə-ˌlēn
: a resilient sheet or web (as of nylon) supported by springs in a metal frame and used as a springboard and landing area in tumbling
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For the Smith family, the main takeaway from the incident is to make sure trampolines are firmly secured to the ground before use.
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David Chiu, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
As another slate of tornadoes, large hail and destructive wind gusts approaches on Wednesday, see the havoc left from the weekend storms, from wrecked cars and downed powerlines to torn walls and a trampoline blown across a street.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
This trampoline has a four-level height-adjustable handlebar.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Grand Canyon Lopes Thunder the Antelope seemingly can do it all, posing for photos with Grand Canyon University fans, rappelling to the arena floor from the ceiling and jumping off a trampoline to dunk a basketball.
—John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
As another slate of tornadoes, large hail and destructive wind gusts approaches on Wednesday, see the havoc left from the weekend storms, from wrecked cars and downed powerlines to torn walls and a trampoline blown across a street.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
This trampoline has a four-level height-adjustable handlebar.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Grand Canyon Lopes Thunder the Antelope seemingly can do it all, posing for photos with Grand Canyon University fans, rappelling to the arena floor from the ceiling and jumping off a trampoline to dunk a basketball.
—John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Trampoline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trampoline. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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trampoline
noun
tram·po·line
ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn
ˈtram-pə-ˌlēn
: a canvas sheet supported by springs in a metal frame used for springing and landing in acrobatic tumbling
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