somersault
Translation
somersault
Examples
The gymnast did a perfect somersault.
The gymnast did a perfect somersault.
The kids were doing somersaults on the lawn.
The kids were doing somersaults on the lawn.
Grammar Patterns
to do a somersault to perform the action The gymnast did a somersault.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flip, tumble; Related: cartwheel, handspring
Etymology
From Old French 'sombresaut', from 'sobre' (over) and 'saut' (jump).
Memory Tips
Picture someone making a 'jump' ('saut') 'over' ('somer') their own head.