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- AA
- Abbreviation for all-around.
- AB
- A scoring abbreviation for uneven bars, from the name Asymmetric Bars.
- A-score
- Under the current Code of Points, this score tallies the gymnast' counted skills, combinations and EGR. In theory, the A-score can be open-ended, depending on the skills the gymnast presents.
- Acrobatic Gymnastics
- A discipline of gymnastics where partners work together to combine the tumbling and power of the floor exercise in artistic gymnastics with the flexibility and artistry of dance. Acrobatic gymnastics routines are performed on the floor apparatus.
- All-around
- A competition in which the athletes compete as individuals on all four (women) or six (men) events. Sometimes also written as all-round or all-around final.
- All-around
- A gymnast who is a strong competitor on all four (women) or six (men) events.
- Apparatus
- Specific equipment used in gymnastics.
- Artistic gymnastics
- A discipline of gymnastics in which competitors perform upon apparatuses.
- Arabesque
- Standing on one leg with the other leg raised about 45 degrees
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