Parkour: meaning, definitions and examples

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parkour

 

[ pษ‘หrหˆkสŠr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical activity

Parkour is a training discipline that involves using movement to navigate through an environment, typically in urban settings, by running, jumping, climbing, and vaulting over obstacles. It emphasizes efficiency, speed, and fluidity in movement, often incorporating elements of acrobatics. Participants often seek to overcome physical barriers in creative ways, making it not only a sport but also an art form. Originating in France, parkour has gained worldwide popularity and is often represented in films, videos, and competitions.

Synonyms

free running, movement art, urban gymnastics

Examples of usage

  • He practiced parkour on the city's rooftops.
  • Parkour challenges the body and mind.
  • She learned parkour to improve her agility.

Translations

Translations of the word "parkour" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parkour

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฐเฅเค•เฅŒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Parkour

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ parkour

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะบัƒั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ parkour

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒซใ‚ฏใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parkour

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parkour

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ฟ ๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฑูƒูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parkour

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ parkour

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท‘้…ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ parkour

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ parkour

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะบัƒั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parkur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parkour

Etymology

The term 'parkour' is derived from the French word 'parcours', which means 'course' or 'route'. The practice began in the late 20th century when a group of French urban explorers, known as the Yamakasi, developed it as a way to navigate their environment with agility and creativity. They drew inspiration from military obstacle course training as well as dance and gymnastics. The sport gained further visibility through online videos and social media, evolving into a cultural movement characterized by personal expression, community, and physical challenge. In recent years, parkour has been featured in various media, including films and video games, further cementing its place in contemporary youth culture.