somersault
noun
an acrobatic movement, either forward or backward, in which the body rolls end over end, making a complete revolution.
was somersaulting
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past progressiveof somersault.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Between the first two fingers and thumb of his right hand he was somersaulting the gun-metal cigar-case against the table-top.
From Sonnie-Boy's People by James B. (James Brendan) Connolly
At any rate, the price of thirsty ranch lands was somersaulting and prosperity was apparent in the homes of all Barbara's girl friends.
From Flowing Gold by Rex Ellingwood Beach
