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Upstart

UH-pstahrt

/ˈʌˌpstɑːrt/

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upstart

Dictionary meaning

A gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright.

Synonyms: kip

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