handstand

American  

[hand-stand] / ˈhændˌstænd /

noun

1. an act or instance of supporting the body in a vertical position by balancing on the palms of the hands.

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verb (used without object)

handstood, handstanding

1. to perform a handstand.

handstand British  

/ ˈhændˌstænd /

noun

1. the act or instance of supporting the body on the hands alone in an upside down position

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Etymology

Origin of handstand

First recorded in 1895–1900; hand + stand

Example Sentences

According to Miss Pickford, he was exuberant and often did handstands or leapt over sofas to amuse friends.

From Los Angeles Times

He said his next project would be a "handstand cheat device".

From BBC

At the O2, that pain seemed a distant memory, as he careened around the U-shaped stage on roller skates, pulling off a flawless moonwalk, and even freeze-framing in a handstand.

From BBC

With each handstand — extending vertically like an arrow — Esparza’s teammates roared.

From Los Angeles Times

A variation of the Weiler half, a move that is already part of Biles' routine, the new skill will include a clear hip circle forward with 1.5 turns to a handstand, per TODAY.

From Salon