Somersault
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A somersault is an [acrobatic] exercise in which a persons body revolves [360]° with feet passing over the head. A somersault can be performed either [forwards], backwards, or sideways and can be executed in the air or on the ground. When performed on the ground it is normally called a roll.
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An acrobatic movement in which a person turns head over heels in the air or on the ground and lands or finishes on their feet.
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Somersault in Skiing - Freestyle Skiing. Used in aerial skiing, it is one of the most basic maneuvers performed.
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a rolling movement or jump, either forwards or backwards, in which you turn over completely, with your body above your head, and finish with your head on top again:
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