monkey bars

English

Etymology

Coined in 1955, in reference to the climbing habits of monkeys.

Noun

monkey bars pl (plural only)

  1. A jungle gym.
  2. A row of bars, found on playgrounds, under which one hangs by the arms and crosses by brachiation (swinging between bars, legs dangling down).

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