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An aerial maneuver in which the performer spins through three-and-a-half full revolutions.
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An aerial maneuver in which the performer spins through four full revolutions.
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An aerial maneuver in which the performer spins through four-and-a-half revolutions.
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An aerial maneuver in which the performer spins through five full revolutions.
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An aerial maneuver in which the performer spins through six full revolutions.
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A single spin which results in the original orientation.
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A maneuver in various sports (such as skateboarding) in which the player flips backwards, rotates a full turn, and finishes travelling in the original direction.
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Alternative form of backheel [(soccer) To perform such a kick.]
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(gymnastics, dance) A move in which the performer bends backwards until the hands touch the floor or catches him/herself with the hands.
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(video games) A backwards dashing movement.
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(gymnastics) An act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction.
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(wrestling) To perform such a trip or throw.
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(music) To play a section of a record in reverse, as a disc jockey; to apply spinback.
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(gymnastics) A movement in which one's body is rolled backwards, by crouching on the ground and lifting one's legs complete over one's head and lifting the head at the end.
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To perform a barrel jump, to participate in barrel jumping.
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A movement (usually during a car crash) where a car flips on its roof, then falls back on its wheels after doing at least one full 360° horizontal rotation.
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Alternative spelling of belly flop [To perform this type of dive.]
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A test of fitness in which the participant runs continuously between two lines, trying to cover the distance each time in the space between two recorded bleeps.
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(video games) In a video game, esp. a racing game, a patch of ground that causes the character to speed up temporarily when crossed.
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A particular yo-yo trick http://yoyo.wikia.com/wiki/Breakaway.
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(Australia) To take part in a buckjumping competition.
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In skipping, a single jump over two consecutive turns of the rope.
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(cycling) A jump made where both wheels leave the ground.
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(cycling) To make a jump where both wheels leave the ground
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A physical exercise performed by bending over, performing a squat thrust, returning to a standing position, and jumping once.
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(sports) A type of stretch in which one sits on the ground with the legs folded into a shape like that of a butterfly's wings, slightly rocking them up and down, resembling the wings fluttering.
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To perform the gymnastics feat of a cartwheel.
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(board sports, idiomatic) To make a jump.
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(gymnastics) A vault that involves a round-off onto the springboard, a half-turn onto the vaulting horse or vaulting table, and one-and-a-half somersaults with one-and-a-half twists.
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Synonym of full-out dismount; (An uneven bars skill)
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(transitive) To move (especially up and down something) by gripping with the hands and using the feet.
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(dance, gymnastics) A circular sweep of the leg around the body while supporting oneself on one's hands.
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(nonstandard) To inflict a cold deck situation on an opponent.
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(trampoline) Three quarters of a front somersault, beginning on the feet and landing on the back.
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A small climbing hold that can only be held with the tips of a person's fingers.
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(trademark) To participate in a CrossFit exercise regimen.
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(exercise) A person who participates in a CrossFit fitness regimen.
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(gymnastics) The part of a routine in which the gymnast detaches from an apparatus.
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(sports) To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.
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Synonym of butterfly kick
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(video games) To execute a second jump while still in midair from the first jump.
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(climbing) A climbing technique where the fist is forced into a crack and clenched.
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A breakdance move of someone helicoptering his torso on alternating arms.
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(trampoline) Any double somersault with some amount of twisting.
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A maneuver which rotates an object end over end.
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(obsolete) A form of somersault or cartwheel.
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(athletics) The technique of using the Fosbury flop when performing the high jump.
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(gymnastics) A kind of dismount from bars that incorporates one or more flips or twists.
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(acrobatics, cheerleading, synchronized swimming) A person who is lifted and/or thrown by another person or persons.
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(athletics) A high jump in which the jumper leaps backward and arches the back over the bar.
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A usually unintentional maneuver in which an operator loses control of the vehicle.
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(gymnastics) A floor movement, consisting of rotating one's body in the air 360 degrees in the forward direction.
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(sports, slang) A diving or gymnastics maneuver, from a high diving board or platform, involving a simultaneous inversion and rotation.
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A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps (Wikipedia).
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(extreme sports) To become airborne; catch air.
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a climbing hold, refers to the way the climber's hand is turned sideways and grips a hold by cupping it with the little-finger side of the hand.
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(diving, gymnastics) A position with the knees straight and the body bent at the waist so that the torso is perpendicular to the legs.
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Alternative spelling of handspring [A somersault made with the assistance of the hands placed upon the ground.]
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A somersault made with the assistance of the hands placed upon the ground.
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The duration that something stays in the air. Usually refers to an athlete or something thrown or kicked.
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A quick movement of the head that changes its orientation.
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An athletic or breakdancing move in which a person balances on the head while rotating along the vertical axis of the body.
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(gymnastics) A move in which the gymnast places both hands on the mat with the top of the head about 6 inches in front, pushes off with the hands while flipping the legs overhead, and lands on the feet.
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Alternative form of heel/face turn [(professional wrestling) A situation in which a wrestler previously identified as a villain changes to being considered a hero.]
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(cheerleading) A jump with one leg straight out to the side and the other bent flat beneath the body.
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(gymnastics) Pertaining to hollow body position
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(slang, skydiving) to jump from a plane at altitudes of 5000 ft and deploy the main parachute soon after.
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The front-dive pike, in which the body folds and unfolds.
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(climbing) A hold large enough for both hands
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A jumping move in a board game.
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Alternative form of jump'n'run (“type of platform video game”) [(video games) A platform game that involves jumping over obstacles.]
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(idiomatic) To repeatedly jump over a rope, the ends of which are held by the jumper or by two others, while the rope is swung under the feet and over the head of the jumper; to play the game of jump rope; to exercise by jumping rope.
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(video games) A platform game based around jumping.
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(surfing) To perform a kickout.
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A gymnastic move in which the gymnast uses a kicking motion to return from a backbend or bridge to a standing position.
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(gymnastics, intransitive) To perform the kip maneuver.
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A trampoline stunt in which the performer drops to his knees then rebounds to a standing position
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(gymnastics) A backwards handspring from a standing position on the balance beam or the higher bar of the uneven bars, catching the bar on the way down.
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A particular yo-yo trick.
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to perform a monkey flip
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(gymnastics) To perform a neckspring.
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An attempted long jump or triple jump that is disqualified for breaking a rule.
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(intransitive) To perform an ollie.
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(gymnastics, acrobatics) Any split in which the angle formed by the legs measures greater than 180 degrees. Can be done to the front with either or both legs elevated, or in a straddle split with one or both legs elevated, or with a standing leg lift
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(sports, transitive, intransitive) To freerun; to use parkour (to move over).
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Act of turning on one foot.
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(gymnastics) A position where the gymnast is horizontal and face-down, using only the hands as support.
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The act of sliding on one's knees, often in celebration.
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(gymnastics, horizontal bar) An exercise in which the gymnast pulls up from a hang lifting the legs up and over the bar thus rolling into a support position.
adj
(climbing) intense on the forearms
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(gymnastics) A frontal flip by jumping to a landing with both feet and then pushing hard to bounce and flip forward.
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One who rappels (descends by rope).
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(climbing) A person who replaces dangerous or broken climbing bolts in frequently-used climbs
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The use of trampolines as therapy for people with various physical or mental conditions.
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(gymnastics) A forward roll or sideways roll.
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Alternative spelling of roundoff [(gymnastics) A move similar to a cartwheel but ending with the legs together and the gymnast facing in the opposite direction.]
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(gymnastics) A move similar to a cartwheel but ending with the legs together and the gymnast facing in the opposite direction.
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(skiing, bobsledding) A single trip down a hill, as in skiing and bobsledding.
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(skiing) A relatively flat portion at the end of a ski run to slow down, or to connect trails.
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(gymnastics) The action of a spotter who is focused on preventing a fall or injury, as opposed to a control spot, which is focused on helping the gymnast acquire a skill.
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A dangerous and daring jump with possibly lethal outcome.
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(swimming) A leg movement in which the legs are separated and brought together with a snap.
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(gymnastics) A back handspring off the vaulting horse or vaulting table with a layout and two-and-a-half twists.
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(gymnastics) To perform a certain turning exercise while hanging from a bar or rings.
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Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degree while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet passing over one's head.
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One who performs a somersault.
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Obsolete form of somersault. [Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degree while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet passing over one's head.]
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(UK, law enforcement, slang, transitive) To search rapidly.
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(gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, usually in the phrase "to do the splits") A maneuver of spreading or sliding the feet apart until the legs are flat on the floor 180 degrees apart, either sideways to the body or with one leg in front and one behind, thus lowering the body completely to the floor in an upright position.
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The act or action of the verb to sprint (to run, cycle, etc. at top speed for a short period).
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Alternative spelling of star jump [A form of exercise where one touches one's toes, then jumps up.]
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(sports) To complete a gymnastic or other athletic routine involving leaps, vaults, somersaults, etc. by landing firmly, solidly, and flawlessly on one's feet.
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Archaic spelling of somersault. [Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degree while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet passing over one's head.]
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Archaic spelling of somersault. [Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degree while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet passing over one's head.]
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(colloquial) Somersault.
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An extremely large or powerful jump.
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(gymnastics) a position in which a gymnast is holding their body above the rings (or high bar, parallel bars...) usually with straight arms.
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(intransitive, skating) To perform a T-stop.
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The making of tailflips.
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Any of several maneuvers, of a car, skateboard etc., in which the rear moves faster than the front.
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Of an aircraft: to go into a rapid, uncontrollable descent in a steep spiral.
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(intransitive) To jump as if on a trampoline.
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The act of performing a trust fall.
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A game or competition in which two teams pull or tug on opposite ends of a rope trying to force the other team over the line which initially marked the middle between the two teams.
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(southeast US) Synonym of somersault
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(skating) To perform the twizzle maneuver.
adj
Of a flying disc, having a flight path curving to the right of the expected flight path.
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(swimming) The upstroke of a kick.
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In juggling when using a diabolo, a maneuver in which the diabolo is turned to spin while vertical.
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A type of exercise equipment used for gymnastics exercises as well as rehabilitation.
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(video games) A move in which a character jumps into a wall or similar barrier and executes a further jump by pushing away from it in the opposite direction.
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(video games) Alternative spelling of wall jump [(video games) A move in which a character jumps into a wall or similar barrier and executes a further jump by pushing away from it in the opposite direction.]
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Synonym of frog kick (“a swimming action with the legs”)
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