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monkey bars en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

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