summersault

Meanings

• Noun

  An acrobatic maneuver where a person throws themselves in the air and completes a full turn before landing.

  - "He performed several summersaults during his gymnastics routine."
  - "The child was delighted when she managed to do a summersault in the park."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with summersault
tumblesault , fumblesault , rummageault

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally, summersault referred to a leap over a fence or ditch. The acrobatic meaning developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the most summersaults in one minute is held by Koji Murofushi, who completed 115 summersaults in 1998.

2. Summersaults are often used as a form of punishment in various cultures, such as ancient Rome and medieval Europe.

3. Summersaults can be done on land, water, or even in the air using a trampoline or other equipment.

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Related Concepts

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1. acrobatics: The performance of impressive feats of agility, balance, and coordination, often involving the manipulation of the body in space.

2. gymnastics: A sport that involves the performance of various exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and artistic skills.

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Culture

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Summersaults have been a part of human play and performance for centuries. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and popular culture. In ancient Greece, athletes performed summersaults as part of the pentathlon. In modern times, summersaults are a popular stunt in gymnastics, diving, and other sports.

How to Memorize "summersault"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself doing a summersault. Picture the movement from start to finish, focusing on the twisting and turning of your body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'summersault' with the image of a person spinning in the air.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'summersault': 'She did a summersault over the log in the forest.'

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