handstand

English

/ˈhændˌstænd/

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

Etymology

Compound from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English stand (an object which supports things).

Origin

English

stand

Gloss

an object which supports things

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms