Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,589,395,131 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

backbend

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
backbend [ˈbækˌbɛnd]
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Gymnastics) a gymnastic exercise in which the trunk is bent backwards until the hands touch the floor
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.backbend - an acrobatic feat in which the trunk is bent backward from a standing position until the hands touch the floorbackbend - an acrobatic feat in which the trunk is bent backward from a standing position until the hands touch the floor
acrobatic feat, acrobatic stunt - a stunt performed by an acrobat
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
Then she lands on her back behind Harvey, lending an arm and angled leg to support him in a backbend.
Ashley Jackson: the LINES dancer blends strong technique with ... by Felciano, Rita / Dance Magazine
Byline: ANI London, May 30 (ANI): A London-based contortionist has created a new endurance world record by holding her entire bodyweight on her mouth in an arduous backbend.
London contortionist sets new world record by holding bodyweight with ... by Asian News International
Simple Supported Backbend Stack 2 blankets, one folded around the other,and place them horizontally on the mat.
Sleep Supporters by Nora Isaacs / Natural Health
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.