culbute

Definitions of culbute
  1. noun
    a sudden drop from an upright position
    synonyms: chute, dégringolade
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    type of:
    chute
    an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall
  2. noun
    an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
    synonyms: cabriole, roulé-boulé
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    types:
    saut périlleux
    an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
    type of:
    acrobatie
    a stunt performed by an acrobat
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