noun
handstand
HAND-stand
Handstand (noun) means a move in which a person balances upside down on their hands. Example: “The gymnast held a perfect handstand for ten seconds.”
noun
1
A move in which a person balances upside down on their hands.
"The gymnast held a perfect handstand for ten seconds."
verb
1
To perform a handstand.
"He can handstand against the wall for over a minute."
"My student Jon for example is a juggler, wanting to add another string to his circus bow, he decided to learn to handstand; not wanting to ruin his wrists, he sought out some professional help in learning to handstand."
— Ash Bond, Gabrielle Parker (2017)
How to use handstand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBalancing upside down on your hands, or the act of doing so.
Common pairings
do a handstand
hold a handstand
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Word forms
- Plural
- handstands
- Third person singular
- handstands
- Past tense
- handstood, handstanded
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Etymology
From "hand" + "stand."
Rhymes for handstand
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What does “handstand” mean?
The word “handstand” means a move in which a person balances upside down on their hands. In plain terms, balancing upside down on your hands, or the act of doing so.
How do you pronounce “handstand”?
“Handstand” is pronounced HAND-stand (/ˈhændˌstænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “handstand” in a sentence?
Here is “handstand” used in a sentence: “The gymnast held a perfect handstand for ten seconds.”
What part of speech is “handstand”?
Depending on how it is used, “handstand” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “handstand” have?
“Handstand” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a move in which a person balances upside down on their hands.
