cartwheel
1 synonym for cartwheel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A gymnastic move in which a person rotates sideways with arms and legs outstretched, briefly balancing on their hands.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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silver dollar
How to use cartwheel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
turn a cartwheel
do a cartwheel
the car cartwheeled
Etymology
Literally a compound of "cart" and "wheel" — the gymnastic move is named for its resemblance to a turning wagon wheel.
Full origin of cartwheel →Frequently asked questions
What does “cartwheel” mean?
The word “cartwheel” means a gymnastic move in which a person rotates sideways with arms and legs outstretched, briefly balancing on their hands. In plain terms, a sideways rotating flip performed by hand, or (of a vehicle) to flip end over end.
How do you pronounce “cartwheel”?
“Cartwheel” is pronounced KAHT-weel (/ˈkɑɹtˌwil/ in IPA).
How do you use “cartwheel” in a sentence?
Here is “cartwheel” used in a sentence: “She did a perfect cartwheel across the gym floor.”
What part of speech is “cartwheel”?
Depending on how it is used, “cartwheel” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “cartwheel” have?
“Cartwheel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a gymnastic move in which a person rotates sideways with arms and legs outstretched, briefly balancing on their hands.
