headstand

noun

head·stand | \ ˈhed-ˌstand

Definition of headstand

: the gymnastic feat of standing on one's head usually with support from the hands

Examples of headstand in a Sentence

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An acrobatic couple have been criticized for performing a one-handed headstand inches away from a cargo plane on a beach infamous for low-flying jets. — Fox News, "Couple criticized for pulling 'stupid' stunt in Saint Martin one year after woman dies on same beach," 9 July 2018 The First Lady can still do cartwheels but has had to give up headstands because of her problems with her neck. — Good Housekeeping, "Betty Ford on the Value of a Homemaker," 27 Jan. 2014 Any activity the group feels may cause pain or bring harm to the elephant—walking a tightrope, riding a bicycle, or doing headstands, for instance—has been prohibited. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, "Is It Ever Okay to Ride Elephants While on Vacation? It’s Complicated...," 18 Oct. 2018 Charlotte sat sweetly on her mother’s lap and had Kate laughing when the little princess attempted a headstand on the grass like her older cousins. — Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, "Casual Kate! This Is What Kate Middleton Wears When the Tiara Comes Off," 11 June 2018 An acrobatic couple have been criticized for performing a one-handed headstand inches away from a cargo plane on a beach infamous for low-flying jets. — Fox News, "Couple criticized for pulling 'stupid' stunt in Saint Martin one year after woman dies on same beach," 10 July 2018 Attending with parents Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte had a blast playing outdoors, running barefoot and doing headstands on the grass. — Jessie Yeung, CNN, "Meghan and Harry to tour Australia and New Zealand," 11 June 2018 While sitting on the sidelines at the polo match, Princess Charlotte resourcefully used the grassy landscape to practice her headstands and show off some tumbling moves. — Cady Lang, Time, "The Most Adorable Princess Charlotte and Prince George Moments at Prince William's Polo Match," 11 June 2018 Physically, headstands require both balance and strength. — Alexa Tucker, SELF, "How to Learn to Do a Headstand Like Halle Berry," 26 Mar. 2018

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