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somersault

UK
/ˈsʌməˌsɔːlt/
US
/ˈsʌmərˌsɔlt/

Translations

somersaultnoun
somersaults
pl
UK
/ˈsʌməˌsɔːlt/
US
/ˈsʌmərˌsɔlt/
saut périlleuxSens courant en gymnastique et en acrobatie.
The gymnast performed a perfect somersault during her routine.
La gymnaste a exécuté un saut périlleux parfait pendant son enchaînement.
Additional translations
revirementSens figuré, pour une volte-face ou un renversement d'opinion ou de politique.
Synonyms
flip
vault
roll
turn
twist
somersaultverb
somersaulted
Past Simple
somersaulted
Past Participle
somersaulting
Gerund
UK
/ˈsʌm.ə.sɔːlt/
US
/ˈsʌm.ɚ.sɔlt/
faire un saut périlleuxSens courant en gymnastique et en acrobatie.
The gymnast somersaulted across the mat with ease.
La gymnaste a fait un saut périlleux sur le tapis avec aisance.
Synonyms
flip
vault
tumble
roll
turn
somersaultadjective
UK
/ˈsʌm.ə.sɔːlt/
US
/ˈsʌm.ɚ.sɑlt/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. 'somersault sequence'.
de saut périlleuxEn contexte sportif ou acrobatique.
The athlete displayed impressive somersault skills during the event.
L’athlète a montré d’impressionnantes compétences de saut périlleux pendant l’événement.

Definitions

somersaultnoun
An acrobatic movement in which a person turns head over heels in the air or on the ground and lands on their feet.
The gymnast performed a perfect somersault during her routine.
A complete overturn or reversal, as of opinion or policy.
The politician's sudden somersault on the issue surprised many of his supporters.
somersaultverb
To perform a complete forward or backward roll in the air or on the ground.
The gymnast somersaulted across the mat with ease.
somersaultadjective
Relating to or characteristic of somersaults.
The athlete displayed impressive somersault skills during the event.
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