handstand
noun
an act or instance of supporting the body in a vertical position by balancing on the palms of the hands.
handstands
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pluralof handstand.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It broke the record for consecutive, double-dutch-style handstand-skipping with two people, which involves skipping while performing handstands as ropes are turned in opposite directions.
From Reuters ● Nov. 16, 2023
Canine robots shook hands with fairgoers and performed handstands on their front paws.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
Similarly, so many of the people I saw hitting their handstands in yoga classes were people who had done this for decades.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2023
The character he plays can’t do handstands or hula hoop or train dogs with any dexterity.
From New York Times ● Nov. 25, 2022
“Why don’t you do some handstands as part of our show?”
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
