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somersault

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kɐ̃bɐˈʎɔtɐ/cam·ba·lho·ta

Definition

1

An acrobatic movement in which the body rolls over completely, supported by the hands and/or head, ending upright.

Usage examples

The child did a somersault on the mat.
The gymnast performed a series of perfect somersaults.