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Somersaulted: meaning, definitions and examples

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somersaulted

 

[ ˈsʌmərˌsɔltɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To somersault means to perform a forward or backward roll in the air, making a complete revolution and landing on one's feet. This acrobatic move is often seen in gymnastics, martial arts, and various sports.

Synonyms

flip, roll, tumble

Examples of usage

  • The gymnast somersaulted gracefully across the mat.
  • He somersaulted into the pool with a big splash.
  • The children took turns somersaulting on the grassy hill.

Translations

Translations of the word "somersaulted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rolou

🇮🇳 समरसाल्ट किया

🇩🇪 überschlagen

🇮🇩 berputar

🇺🇦 перевернувся

🇵🇱 przewrócił się

🇯🇵 側転した

🇫🇷 a fait une roulade

🇪🇸 hizo una voltereta

🇹🇷 takla attı

🇰🇷 재주 넘었다

🇸🇦 تدحرج

🇨🇿 převrátil se

🇸🇰 prevrátil sa

🇨🇳 翻滚了

🇸🇮 se prevrnil

🇮🇸 snúðist

🇰🇿 түйілген

🇬🇪 გადატრიალდა

🇦🇿 dönərək

🇲🇽 hizo una voltereta

Etymology

The word 'somersault' comes from the Middle French 'somersaut', which the origins can be traced back to 'sauter', meaning 'to leap'. Its earliest use in English dates back to the late 15th century. Initially, the term described the act of turning in the air while rolling, commonly associated with acrobatics and physical agility. Over time, the verb 'somersaulted' developed as the past tense form, reflecting the completion of this action. The word has remained in popular usage, particularly in contexts involving gymnastics, dance, and circus performances, symbolizing agility, skill, and playful movement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,690, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.