Definitions for handstand
ˈhændˌstændhand·stand

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1. handstandnoun

   the act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position

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1. handstandnoun

   The gymnastic act of supporting oneself by one's hands alone in an upside down position; as, to do handstands for exercise.

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1. handstandnoun

   A movement or position in which a person is upside down, supported by their arms with their hands on the ground.

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1. Handstand

   A handstand is the act of supporting the body in a stable, inverted vertical position by balancing on the hands. In a basic handstand, the body is held straight with arms and legs fully extended, with hands spaced approximately shoulder-width apart and the legs together. There are many variations of handstands, all of which require the performer to possess adequate balance and upper body strength.

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1. handstand

   A handstand is a body position in which a person balances on their hands with their body upright and legs extended straight upward, often used in gymnastics or yoga. The person's weight is supported by their hands and arms, requiring strength, flexibility, and balance.

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1. Handstand

   A handstand is the act of supporting the body in a stable, inverted vertical position by balancing on the hands. In a basic handstand the body is held straight with arms and legs fully extended, with hands spaced approximately shoulder-width apart. There are many variations of handstands, but in all cases a handstand performer must possess adequate balance and upper body strength. Handstands are performed in many athletic activities, including acro dance, acrobatics, cheerleading, yoga, and gymnastics. Some variation of handstand is performed on every gymnastic apparatus, and many tumbling skills pass through a handstand position during their execution. Breakdancers incorporate handstands in freezes and kicks. Armstand dives—a category found in competitive platform diving—are dives that begin with a handstand. In games or contests, swimmers perform underwater handstands with their legs and feet extended above the water. Handstands are known by various other names. In yoga, the handstand is known as Adho Mukha Vrksasana translating to Downward-facing Tree Pose. In capoeira it is named bananeira.

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1. • Gymnastic Exercise

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of handstand in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of handstand in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of handstand in a Sentence

1. Courtney McGregor:

   But then I did a handstand lap around the lounge.

2. Chris Lee:

   If you create miniature goals for yourself, you have something to look forward to when you exercise, so it's not just another boring workout, think of it as unlocking a new game level or superpower. Some simple examples are nailing a handstand, push-up or pull-up.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=handstand
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=handstand
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Handstand
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handstand
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=handstand