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somersault
[suhm-er-sawlt]
noun
an acrobatic movement, either forward or backward, in which the body rolls end over end, making a complete revolution.
such a movement performed in the air as part of a dive, tumbling routine, etc.
a complete overturn or reversal, as of opinion.
verb (used without object)
to perform a somersault.
somersault
/ ˈʌəˌɔː /
noun
a forward roll in which the head is placed on the ground and the trunk and legs are turned over it
a similar roll in a backward direction
an acrobatic feat in which either of these rolls are performed in midair, as in diving or gymnastics
a complete reversal of opinion, policy, etc
verb
(intr) to perform a somersault
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of somersault1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of somersault1
Example Sentences
Ever the showman, he celebrated with a somersault.
It somersaulted and landed upside down, before righting itself upon landing.
51Թ of California’s somersault over the fading Japan generated coverage in newspapers coast to coast, cable news and even as far afield as the BBC.
They extended it on Verse’s fumble return — exuberantly punctuating the play with a somersault into the end zone — and Stafford’s touchdown pass to tight end Davis Allen for a 24-3 halftime lead.
Trump can do somersaults on the third rail now and it can't hurt him at all.
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