Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
polichinelo
noun
/pəˈlɪtʃɪnɛloʊ/
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Definition
A physical exercise involving rapid, repeated arm and leg motions, typically performed in an aerobic workout.
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Examples
- She loves to warm up with polichinelo before her workout.
- The children played outside, doing polichinelo as part of their fun activities.
- In gym class, we learned that polichinelo was great for building coordination.
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Meaning
The term refers to a jumping jack, which is a common calisthenic exercise used to increase fitness and get the heart rate up.
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Synonyms
- Jumping jack
- Aerobic exercise
- Calisthenics