summersault

British

/ ˈsʌməˌsɔːlt /

noun

a variant spelling of somersault

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International contests followed and so it was that Iron Biby - with his perpetual smile, core strength and a summersault after every event - was introduced to the wider world.

From BBC

Mall shoppers can also go there to play laser tag, try out summersault basketball dunks at an indoor trampoline park or race go-karts.

From Washington Times

The 30-year-old took a step forward following his first vault -- a piked double front summersault with half twist -- and then stuck his tongue out bashfully when he failed to nail the second one cleanly.

From Reuters

It may be drawing or singing, doing a summersault, or making breakfast.

From Forbes

He celebrated the goal with his trademark summersault.

From US News

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