backbend

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A move in which the performer bends backwards until the hands touch the floor or catches him/herself with the hands.
verb
  1. To perform such a move.

Word forms

backbend backbends back bend back-bend backbending backbended backbent

Etymology

From back + bend.

Related words

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