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Backflip

Verb / ˈbæˈkflɪp / Another word for backflip — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A backflip is a gymnastic or acrobatic movement in which a person jumps backward and rotates their body in mid-air, landing on their feet.

Synonyms & similar words

somersault flip tumble cartwheel handspring acrobat aerial vault somerset twist flip-flop whirl turn spin roll gyrate rotate pivot swivel wheel

Example sentences

  1. She practiced her backflip in the backyard.
  2. He taught himself how to do a backflip on the trampoline.
  3. The gymnast executed a flawless backflip during her routine.
  4. I wish I could do a backflip like the circus performers.
  5. The parkour athlete amazed the crowd with his backflip off the wall.

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  • You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis
  • “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” - Charles R. Swindoll
  • “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” - Nelson Mandela

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