Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backward-somersault
noun
/ˈbæk.wɚd ˈsʌm.ɚ.sɔːlt/
Definition
A movement in gymnastics in which a person rolls backward over their shoulders and lands on their feet.
Examples
- She executed a perfect backward-somersault in her gymnastics routine.
- The gymnast practiced her backward-somersault until she could do it flawlessly.
- In cheerleading, a backward-somersault can add flair to a routine.
Meaning
The act of performing a backward flip or role, often seen in gymnastics and acrobatics.
Synonyms
- backflip
- back roll
- reverse somersault
