Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
summersault
noun
ˈsʌmərsɔːlt
Definition
A movement in which a person rotates their body forward or backward in a complete circle, typically ending in an upright position.
Examples
- She did a perfect summersault on the trampoline.
- The gymnast performed a summersault in mid-air during the routine.
- He fell and ended up doing a summersault on the grass.
Meaning
To perform a rolling or tumbling motion by turning the body head over heels and landing on one’s feet or back.
Synonyms
- flip
- roll
- cartwheel
