handstand

[ hand-stand ]

noun

1. an act or instance of supporting the body in a vertical position by balancing on the palms of the hands.

verb (used without object)

, hand·stood, hand·stand·ing.

1. to perform a handstand.

handstand

/ ˈhændˌstænd /

noun

1. the act or instance of supporting the body on the hands alone in an upside down position

Word History and Origins

Origin of handstand¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; hand + stand

Example Sentences

A variation of the Weiler half, a move that is already part of Biles' routine, the new skill will include a clear hip circle forward with 1.5 turns to a handstand, per TODAY.

From Salon

It broke the record for consecutive, double-dutch-style handstand-skipping with two people, which involves skipping while performing handstands as ropes are turned in opposite directions.

From Reuters

"The males will do a handstand and urinate. It's a way of competing with other males."

From National Geographic

Canine robots shook hands with fairgoers and performed handstands on their front paws.

From Seattle Times

Hop up toward a handstand, as long as you don’t mind if your floor moves, too.

From Seattle Times