somersault

Example Sentences

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“But wait, you say, ‘I’ve seen them dance and somersault, and even bounce off walls.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

After Joveljic doubled the advantage four minutes later on an assist from Mark Delgado, he performed a somersault in the penalty area, then ran away from his teammates and bowed toward Puig on the sidelines.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2024

Nelson Agholor's somersault touchdown helps the Baltimore Ravens to a 34-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023

Watch Portugal's Leandro Ramos end his javelin run-up with a somersault at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2023

Basically to make it do a somersault to land on its wheels.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir