Backbend (Noun)
Meaning
An acrobatic feat in which the trunk is bent backward from a standing position until the hands touch the floor.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The gymnast effortlessly moved into a backbend, her body a perfect arc as she touched the floor with her hands.
- She practiced her backbend every day, determined to master the acrobatic feat before the upcoming competition.
- As a child, she was always flexible and could easily drop into a backbend, but as she grew older it became more challenging.
- The circus performer began her routine with a stunning backbend, holding the pose for several seconds to the amazement of the audience.
- With a deep breath, she slowly arched her back into a backbend, her fingers brushing against the ground with ease.