"monkey bars" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: 1955, in reference to the climbing habits of monkeys. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} monkey bars pl (plural only)
  1. A jungle gym. Tags: plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-monkey_bars-en-noun-ERaU35Rl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 69 31 Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 69 31
  2. A row of bars, found on playgrounds, under which one hangs by the arms and crosses by brachiation (swinging between bars, legs dangling down). Tags: plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-monkey_bars-en-noun-IRLpeGVy

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