somersault
noun
an acrobatic movement, either forward or backward, in which the body rolls end over end, making a complete revolution.
had somersaulted
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past perfectof somersault.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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By the time his main chute opened, Hughes was down to 40 ft., although he had somersaulted as high as 101 ft.
From Time Magazine Archive
With wrathful eyes they read that "Winnie" had somersaulted.
From Time Magazine Archive
The body, which had somersaulted six times, was practically unhurt.
From Time Magazine Archive
