somersault

a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

a backward somersault

n a decision to reverse an earlier decision n a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe n an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states n a backward somersault v reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

n an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return n hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg n a sudden, quick movement n the act of flipping a coin n a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water n (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team v lightly throw to see which side comes up v cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation v look through a book or other written material v toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air v cause to move with a flick v throw or toss with a light motion v move with a flick or light motion v turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse v react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way v go mad, go crazy v reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board