Meaning of the word handspring in English

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handspring

US /ˈhænd.sprɪŋ/
UK /ˈhænd.sprɪŋ/

Noun

an acrobatic movement in which a person springs onto their hands and then pushes off to land on their feet, typically with a flip or twist

Example:
The gymnast performed a perfect handspring across the mat.
Learning to do a handspring requires a lot of practice and strength.