summerset
/'sʌməsɔ:lt/ Cách viết khác : (summersault) /'sʌməsɔ:lt/ (summerset) /'sʌməset/
Definition
Noun: * An acrobatic feat in which a person's body makes a complete 360-degree rotation, feet over head, in the air or on the ground. It is an archaic or less common spelling of "somersault."
Usage
- The word "summerset" is used to describe a specific gymnastic or acrobatic movement. It is considered an old-fashioned variant of the modern standard spelling "somersault." It is typically used as a noun to name the action.
- Example: The clown performed a perfect summerset to the delight of the audience.
Advanced Usage
- "to turn a summerset": This is a fixed verbal phrase meaning to perform a summerset/somersault.
- Example: The acrobat could turn a summerset from a standing position.
Variants and Related Words
- Somersault (n., v.): The standard modern spelling for the same acrobatic feat. It can also be used as a verb (e.g., ).
- Flip (n., v.): A more general term for an acrobatic rotation in the air, which can include summersets/somersaults.
- Tumble (n., v.): Refers to a series of gymnastic rolls, springs, and often includes somersaults.
Synonyms
- Flip
- Roll
- Tumble (in an acrobatic context)
Related Phrases
- Forward summerset/somersault: A rotation where the body moves forward, feet over head.
- Backward summerset/somersault: A rotation where the body moves backward, head and shoulders going first.
Noun
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an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
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