somersault

Definition of somersault

Nouns

an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
Synonyms:
flip, somersaulting, somerset, summersault, summerset
Types:
flip-flop
a backward somersault
Type of:
tumble
an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end

Verbs

do a somersault
Type of:
roll over
make a rolling motion or turn

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Words that contain somersault

somersaulting