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handstand

/hændstænd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does handstand mean?

noun, verb

A posture in which the body is balanced on the hands, with the legs held straight up in the air. To perform a handstand, typically by pushing up from a standing position or by using a wall for support.

Example

"She held the handstand for several seconds before slowly lowering herself back down to the ground."

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