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palaestra

 

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Noun palaestra has 1 sense
  1. palestra, palaestra - a public place in ancient Greece or Rome devoted to the training of wrestlers and other athletes
    --1 is a kind of playing field, athletic field, playing area, field

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Palaestra

Description:

Palaestra refers to an ancient Greek gymnasium or wrestling school where athletes trained and competed in various athletic disciplines, particularly wrestling and boxing. It served as a center for physical education and training in ancient Greece.

Examples:

As a noun:

  1. The palaestra was a central part of the ancient Greek way of life.
  2. Young athletes gathered at the palaestra to practice and compete.

As a verb:

  1. We would palaestra together to prepare for the wrestling match.
  2. He palaestras diligently, striving to improve his skills in the sport.

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