Meaning Of The Word Handspring

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What's The Definition Of Handspring?

handspring in American English
a tumbling feat in which the performer turns over in midair with one or both hands touching the ground, floor, etc.
intransitive verb: to perform a handspring
noun: an acrobatic feat in which one starts from a standing position and wheels the body forward or backward in a complete circle, landing first on the hands and then on the feet, without contact by the rest of the body

handspring in British English
noun: a gymnastic feat in which a person starts from a standing position and leaps forwards or backwards into a handstand and then onto his or her feet

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