backflip
1 of 2verb/ˈbækflɪp/
Forms:backflips,backflipping,backflipped,backflipped
1
to perform a backward somersault, typically in the air
- The gymnast trained for months to backflip perfectly during her routine.
- He learned how to backflip off the diving board with confidence.
- The acrobat could backflip effortlessly across the stage, amazing the audience.
- She decided to backflip into the pool as a fun way to start the swim.
- The athlete managed to backflip over the vault with incredible precision.