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headstand
noun head·stand \-ˌstand\
: the act of positioning your body so that your head and hands are on the floor and your legs and feet are straight up in the air
Full Definition of HEADSTAND
: the gymnastic feat of standing on one's head usually with support from the hands
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First Known Use of HEADSTAND
circa 1934
Rhymes with HEADSTAND
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HEADSTAND Defined for Kids
headstand
noun head·stand \ˈhed-ˌstand\
Definition of HEADSTAND for Kids
: the act of standing on the head with support from the hands
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