somersault

Meanings

• noun

  An acrobatic move where the body is twisted and flipped over in mid-air, usually ending with the feet landing on the ground.

• verb

  To perform a somersault.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with somersault
fault , ault , mault , pault

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Variants

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somersault , somersaulted , somersaulting , somersaults , summersault , summersaults , summersaulted , summersaulting

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Etymology

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From Old French somersault, from somer, to turn, roll, from som, sum, top.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the most somersaults in one hour is held by Svetlana Khorkina, who completed 1,314 somersaults in 1999.

2. The word 'somersault' is also used metaphorically to describe a sudden change or reversal in a situation or trend.

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Related Concepts

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1. Acrobatics: The art of performing skilled feats of agility, balance, and coordination, especially in connection with tumbling, jumping, or trampolining.

2. Gymnastics: A sport involving physical exercises requiring strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance.

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Culture

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The somersault is a popular move in various sports and acrobatic activities, such as gymnastics, cheerleading, and martial arts. It is also a common trick in parkour and freerunning. In literature, the somersault is used as a metaphor for a sudden change or reversal.

How to Memorize "somersault"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, bending at the waist, and swinging your arms back. Leap forward, tuck your knees to your chest, and roll over your shoulders and hips, ending in a crouched position with your feet landing on the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'somersault' with the image of a gymnast performing a perfect flip in the air.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Silly monkeys swing in trees, somersaults and all' to remember the word 'somersault'.

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