English Explanatory Dictionary

handstand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of standing on one's hands, most often in an inverted way.
  2. The position of standing on one's hands.
  3. Synonym of headstand.
verb
  1. To perform a handstand.

Pronunciation

/ˈhændˌstænd/ en-us-handstand.ogg

Word forms

handstand handstands handstanding handstood

Etymology

From hand + stand.

Synonyms

headstand
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