noun
- Plural of planche; a gymnastics or acrobatics move in which the body is held parallel to the ground, supported by the hands or arms.
Usage: gymnastics; acrobatics
Examples
- The gymnast performed several planches during her floor routine.
- Mastering planches requires significant upper body strength.
- He practiced front planches and back planches to improve his skills.
- The coach demonstrated proper form for holding planches.
- Planches are an impressive display of body control and strength.