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somersault

UK
/ˈsʌməˌsɔːlt/
US
/ˈsʌmərˌsɔlt/

Translations

somersaultnoun
somersaults
pl
UK
/ˈsʌməˌsɔːlt/
US
/ˈsʌmərˌsɔlt/
The gymnast performed a perfect somersault.
Гимнастка выполнила идеальное сальто.
Additional translations
кувырок
Synonyms
vault
flip
twist
turn
roll
somersaultverb
somersaulted
Past Simple
somersaulted
Past Participle
somersaulting
Gerund
UK
/ˈsʌm.ə.sɔːlt/
US
/ˈsʌm.ɚ.sɔlt/
The gymnast can somersault effortlessly.
Гимнаст может кувыркаться без усилий.
Additional translations
перевернуться
опрокинуться
Synonyms
turn
roll
tumble
vault
flip
somersaultadjective
UK
/ˈsʌm.ə.sɔːlt/
US
/ˈsʌm.ɚ.sɑlt/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. 'somersault sequence'.

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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