"backwards roll" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: backwards rolls [plural], backward roll [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} backwards roll (plural backwards rolls)
  1. (gymnastics) A movement in which one's body is rolled backwards, by crouching on the ground and lifting one's legs complete over one's head and lifting the head at the end. Related terms: forward roll
    Sense id: en-backwards_roll-en-noun-w~XUCYOK Categories (other): Gymnastics Topics: gymnastics, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  2. (underwater diving) entry into the water while seated on the side of the boat with the water behind the diver
    Sense id: en-backwards_roll-en-noun-rX8WPMgW Categories (other): Underwater diving, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 34 66 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 20 80 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 22 78 Topics: diving, hobbies, lifestyle, sports, underwater-diving

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