Headstand definition

hĕdstănd
A position, as in gymnastics or yoga, in which one supports oneself vertically on one's head with the hands braced for support on the floor or on a mat.
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The act of supporting oneself upright on the head, usually with the help of the hands.
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The act of standing on one's head.
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The position of standing on one's head.
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Noun

Singular:
headstand
Plural:
headstands

Origin of headstand

Headstand Sentence Examples

  • I've only just begun to be able to do a headstand.

  • However, your hands will still remain at floor level in the proper headstand position.

  • While it may seem amazing that a 70-year-old man can do a freeform headstand but you can't lift your legs off the floor, the basic philosophy of yoga encourages exploration within the self.

  • Shorts that won't slide up (or down) when doing inverted poses such as a headstand.

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