Headstand (Noun)
Meaning
An acrobatic feat in which a person balances on the head (usually with the help of the hands).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The gymnast effortlessly performed a headstand on the mat, to the amazement of the crowd.
- She made sure to warm up before attempting a headstand to avoid any injury.
- In her yoga class, learners were encouraged to start by kicking up into a headstand against a wall for support.
- His favorite activity at the circus was watching the performer balance and hold a headstand for several minutes.
- As a child, she always dreamed of mastering a headstand like the gymnasts she saw on television.