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somersault, summersault 1. a. a forward roll in which the head is placed on the ground and the trunk and legs are turned over it b. a similar roll in a backward direction 2. an acrobatic feat in which either of these rolls are performed in midair, as in diving or gymnastics How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Newman looked at her; he felt a little dizzy; for the moment he seemed to be turning his somersault again. He might just as well have turned a somersault and uttered an Indian war whoop, for his face was so full of suppressed excitement and his voice so treacherously joyful that everyone jumped up, though he only said, in a queer, breathless voice, "Here's another Christmas present for the March family. We went with a back somersault down the front steps. |
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