"backwards roll" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: backwards rolls [plural]
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. Categories (topical): Gymnastics Related terms: forward roll
    Sense id: en-backwards_roll-en-noun-w~XUCYOK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: gymnastics, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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