somersault

noun

An acrobatic stunt in which the body rolls forward or backward in a complete revolution with the knees bent and the feet coming over the head.

noun

A complete reversal, as of sympathies or opinions.

intransitive verb

To execute a somersault.

noun

A spring or fling in which a person turns heels over head; a complete turn in the air, such as is performed by tumblers.

noun

A leap in which a person turns his heels over his head and lights upon his feet; a turning end over end.

noun

In gymnastics, an act where the gymnast turns head over heels

verb

To perform a somersault.

noun

an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

verb

do a somersault