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Definitions

somersault

[suhm-er-sawlt] / ˈsʌm ərˌsɔlt /
VERB
jump
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bounce bound dive drop fall hop plummet skip surge take top vault
STRONG
barge bob buck canter caper clear curvet gambol hurdle hurtle jerk jiggle jounce lollop lop lunge lurch parachute pop quiver rattle ricochet saltate shake sky trip waver wobble
WEAK
bail out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lose
STRONG
retreat
WEAK
decline decrease

Example Sentences

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The USA's Ilia Malinin performs a somersault during his routine in the figure skating team event.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Brady Hummel was so wide open he could have done a somersault.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025

Ever the showman, he celebrated with a somersault.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

Still clutching the bottle, I gave a leap, turned a somersault in the air, and caught hold of the handle with the end of my tail.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl