summerset
- noun
- /ˈsʌmərˌsɛt/
- US
:
voltereta
- He landed awkwardly after attempting a backward summerset on the grass.
Examples
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The gymnast performed a flawless summerset during her routine.
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She performed a perfect summerset on the mat.
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Children love to do a quick summerset on the playground mats.
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Can you do a summerset in the air?
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The gymnast performed a perfect summerset during the competition, impressing the judges.
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After weeks of training, he finally mastered the summerset on the trampoline.
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She executed a stunning summerset that left the audience in awe.
Synonyms
21
3.7
A jump where the body turns over in the air
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2.8
A movement where a person turns head over heels in the air or on the ground
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5.3
To turn all the way in the air and land on your feet
To roll or flip your body so your feet go over your head and you land standing
A daring acrobatic flip performed by gymnasts or circus performers
How Difficult
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word summerset is an old form of somersault, a word made from parts that meant 'over' and 'jump', so it was like an 'over-jump'. That's why a summerset means a full turn of the body, a complete flip in the air or on the ground.