word
Somersault
SUH-mur-sawlt
/ˈsʌmɜːrˌsɔːlt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
somersault
Dictionary meaning
An acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head, either forward or backward, and return.
Examples
- I performed a flawless somersault.
- The gymnast somersaulted across the mat.
Synonyms: flip, somerset, summersault, summerset, somersaulting
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