Meaning of the word handspring in English

What does handspring mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

handspring

US /ˈhænd.sprɪŋ/
UK /ˈhænd.sprɪŋ/

Noun

a type of somersault (= movement in which you turn over completely) that involves moving forward or backward from a standing position to land on your hands and then back to a standing position:

Example:
He slipped while doing back handsprings.