handspring
nounUK /ˈhænd.sprɪŋ/
US /ˈhænd.sprɪŋ/
A handspring is a jump where you flip over by putting your hands on the ground.
The gymnast did a handspring across the mat.
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2. A similar move in diving where the diver springs off the board using the hands.
She practiced her handspring off the diving board.
3. A spring attached to a hand tool or mechanism.
The old pump had a handspring that helped it return.
4. A sudden energetic leap or bound made with the help of the hands.
He crossed the stream with a quick handspring.