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

A move in which a person balances upside down on their hands.

"The gymnast held a perfect handstand for ten seconds."

verb

To perform a handstand.

"He can handstand against the wall for over a minute."

How to use handstand

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBalancing upside down on your hands, or the act of doing so.

Common pairings

do a handstand hold a handstand

Word forms

handstood past tense, handstanded past tense, handstands plural, handstands singular

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Etymology

From "hand" + "stand."

Rhymes for handstand

bandstand grandstand

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Frequently asked questions

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.