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parkour

/pɑːˈkɔː/ /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/

Meanings
noun
An athletic discipline, in which practitioners traverse any environment in the most efficient way possible using their physical abilities, and which commonly involves running, jumping, vaulting, rolling, and other similar physical movements.

Examples :

"The teenagers used parkour to quickly navigate the city streets, jumping over benches and climbing walls. "
sport action entertainment ability style human body

Related Words

Illustration practitioners

practitioners noun

/pɹækˈtɪʃənərz/ /pɹækˈtɪʃnərz/

A person who practices a profession or art, especially law or medicine.

""The hospital employs many skilled doctors and nurses; they are all healthcare practitioners dedicated to patient care." "

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athletic adjective

/æθˈlɛt.ɪk/

Having to do with athletes.

"Are you a member of the American Athletic Association?"

Illustration traverse

traverse noun

/tɹəˈvɜːs/ /tɹəˈvɝs/

A route used in mountaineering, specifically rock climbing, in which the descent occurs by a different route than the ascent.

"The climbers used a different traverse to descend the mountain, avoiding the steep, dangerous route they had taken up. "

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efficient noun

/əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

A cause; something that causes an effect

"The efficient of the new study method was improved learning outcomes. "

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abilities noun

/əˈbɪlətiz/

Suitableness.

"Her artistic abilities made her a perfect fit for the graphic design team. "

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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movements noun

/ˈmuːv.mənts/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

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environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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teenagers noun

/ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒərz/ /ˈtinˌeɪdʒərz/

A person between 13 and 19 years of age; an adolescent.

"Many teenagers enjoy listening to music and spending time with friends. "

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possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

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discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"