headstand

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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

Recent Examples on the Web His mother enrolled him and his brother in karate classes, but Stein kept opting for headstands and handstands. — Matt Maccormack, BostonGlobe.com, "Reading gymnastics squad has big goals," 18 Jan. 2020 In a video accompanying the tweet, Cardi practices a headstand on stairs near the back of the stage, surrounded by dancers. — Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, "Cardi B Cancels Her Indiana Concert After a Security Threat," 31 July 2019 Social posts of Stanley doing headstands, splits and advanced balancing poses have gone viral. — Halley Bondy, NBC News, "Body-positivity advocate Jessamyn Stanley: Yoga isn't just for 'one type of person'," 16 July 2019 George didn’t participate in the headstand action, but did entertain himself by playing with a rainbow slinky. Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage? — Christina Butan, PEOPLE.com, "Kate Middleton Used the Ultimate Mom Hack at George and Charlotte's Polo Playdate," 13 June 2018 Unlike classic headstand, this pose allows the neck to lengthen freely, which is especially helpful for those with a curve imbalance. — Lauren Depino, Glamour, "My Scoliosis Caused Me Pain and Shame—Then It Helped Me Learn to Find Alignment," 10 Apr. 2019 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 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 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

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