Meaning of the word "balance beam" in English

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balance beam

US /ˈbæl.əns biːm/
UK /ˈbæl.əns biːm/
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Noun

1.

a long, narrow piece of wood or other material, typically 10 cm wide, on which gymnasts perform balancing exercises

Example:
The gymnast performed a flawless routine on the balance beam.
She practiced for hours on the balance beam to perfect her moves.
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