handstand

noun

hand·stand ˈhan(d)-ˌstand

: an act of supporting the body on the hands with the trunk and legs balanced in the air

Examples of handstand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Were my handstands perfectly straight or my cartwheels smooth by the end of the hour? —

Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024 The intrigue: While the crowd typically goes wild for power moves — intricate, acrobatic and athletic spins and handstands — judges are looking for competitors attuned to more traditional and technical aspects, like precise footwork and rhythmic connection to the music. —

Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024 In another set of photos, posted in November 2022, Villa is shown flipping over a wheel of the cheese on a balance beam, doing a handstand and enjoying a small packet of the cheese on a park bench. —

Miles Berry, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024 Giant rings were rolled out to represent the formation of Olympic rings, and actors were doing handstands inside the giant rings. —

Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handstand

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