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noun

• a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes

• acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone

adjective satellite

• characterized by horseplay and physical action

31%12 Push-ups and sit-ups, for example
noun

• the practice of calisthenic exercises

• light exercises designed to promote general fitness

31%10 Doing push-ups and sit-ups
noun

• the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

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