handstand
nounUK /ˈhænd.stænd/
US /ˈhænd.stænd/
A handstand is when you balance upside down on your hands with your feet in the air.
The gymnast held a steady handstand for ten seconds.
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2. A position in yoga or fitness where the body is inverted and supported by the hands.
She practices a handstand against the wall every morning.
3. A playful stunt children do to show off their strength and balance.
The kids had a contest to see who could do a handstand the longest.
4. A move in breakdancing or acrobatics where the dancer freezes upside down on one or both hands.
He finished his routine with a one-handed handstand freeze.