headstand

[ hed-stand ]

noun

1. an act or instance of supporting the body in a vertical position by balancing on the head usually with the aid of the hands.

verb (used without object)

, head·stood, head·standing.

1. to perform a headstand.

headstand

/ ˈhɛdˌstænd /

noun

1. the act or an instance of balancing on the head, usually with the hands as support

Word History and Origins

Origin of headstand¹

First recorded in 1930–35; head + stand

Example Sentences

He even tweeted about his headstand, and we think that should be enough reason for his bombshell girlfriend to forgive him.

From The Daily Beast