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SOMERSAULTS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word somersaults. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word somersaults. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SOMERSAULTS

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flip
verbv
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

• a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management.

• hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

• a sudden, quick movement

• the act of flipping a coin

• a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

verb

• lightly throw to see which side comes up

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• look through a book or other written material

• toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move with a flick or light motion

• turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

• react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

• go mad, go crazy

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

cartwheel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a wheel that has wooden spokes and a metal rim

• acrobatic revolutions with the body turned sideways and the arms and legs outstretched like the spokes of a wheel

• a dollar made of silver

verb

• do cartwheels: perform an acrobatic movement using both hands and feet

roll
verb, nounv, n
noun

• rotary motion of an object around its own axis

• a list of names

• a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore

• photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light

• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

• a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)

• small rounded bread either plain or sweet

• a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

• the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously

• a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)

• anything rolled up in cylindrical form

• the act of throwing dice

• walking with a swaying gait

• a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude

• the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)

verb

• move by turning over or rotating

• move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

• occur in soft rounded shapes

• flatten or spread with a roller

• emit, produce, or utter with a deep prolonged reverberating sound

• arrange or coil around

• begin operating or running

• shape by rolling

• execute a roll, in tumbling

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• move, rock, or sway from side to side

• cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis

• pronounce with a roll, of the phoneme /r/

• boil vigorously

• take the shape of a roll or cylinder

• show certain properties when being rolled

tumble
verbv
noun

• an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end

• a sudden drop from an upright position

verb

• fall down, as if collapsing

• cause to topple or tumble by pushing

• roll over and over, back and forth

• fly around

• fall apart

• throw together in a confused mass

• understand, usually after some initial difficulty

• fall suddenly and sharply

• put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying

• suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat

• do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully

turn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a circular segment of a curve

• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

• (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

• an unforeseen development

• a movement in a new direction

• the act of turning away or in the opposite direction

• turning or twisting around (in place)

• a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• a short performance that is part of a longer program

• a favor for someone

• taking a short walk out and back

verb

• to change orientation or direction

• undergo a transformation or a change of position or action

• undergo a change or development

• cause to move around or rotate

• change to the contrary

• pass to the other side of

• pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

• let (something) fall or spill from a container

• move around an axis or a center

• cause to move around a center so as to show another side of

• to send or let go

• to break and turn over earth especially with a plow

• shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel

• change color

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

• cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics

• accomplish by rotating

• get by buying and selling

• cause to move along an axis or into a new direction

• channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• alter the functioning or setting of

• direct at someone

• have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to

• go sour or spoil

• become officially one year older

twist
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unforeseen development

• an interpretation of a text or action

• any clever maneuver

• the act of rotating rapidly

• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

• a circular segment of a curve

• a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

• a jerky pulling movement

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

• social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

• the act of winding or twisting

• turning or twisting around (in place)

verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• turn in the opposite direction

• form into a spiral shape

• form into twists

• extend in curves and turns

• do the twist

• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

somersaulting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

somerset
nounn
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

• a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel

summersault
nounn
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

summerset
nounn
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

Best Hypernyms For SOMERSAULTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for somersaults, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
tumble
Phrases (1)
roll over

Alternatives for FLIP

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