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handspring

handspring noun: a somersault made with the assistance of the hands placed upon the ground.

handspring: a somersault made with the assistance of the hands placed upon the ground
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Noun

handspring (plural handsprings)

  1. A somersault made with the assistance of the hands placed upon the ground.

Forms of handspring

pluralhandsprings
alternative formhand-spring

Origin of handspring

From hand + spring.

Words formed from handspring

  • back handspring
  • front handspring
  • rising handspring

Questions about handspring

What does handspring mean?
Handspring means a somersault made with the assistance of the hands placed upon the ground.
What part of speech is handspring?
Handspring is a noun.
What is the plural of handspring?
The plural of handspring is handsprings.

Words near handspring in the dictionary

  1. handspike
  2. handspikes
  3. handspinner
  4. handspoke
  5. handspokes
  6. handspring
  7. handsprings
  8. handspun
  9. handstaff
  10. handstaffs
  11. handstamp

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