Handstand
(noun)
An acrobatic move in which a person balances on their hands with their feet in the air, often performed as a gymnastic or acrobatic exercise, and is also a common move in many sports such as diving and gymnastics.
Origin:
The word handstand is a combination of "hand" and "stand" and refers to an acrobatic move in which a person balances on their hands with their feet in the air. it is often performed as a gymnastic or acrobatic exercise, and is also a common move in many sports such as diving and gymnastics.
Examples:
- The gymnast performed a handstand on the balance beam.
- He tried to do a handstand but fell over.
- The diver performed a handstand on the diving board before diving into the pool.
- The handstand requires a lot of upper body strength.
- The handstand is a basic move in gymnastics and acrobatics.