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Definition of Handsprings
1. handspring [n] - See also: handspring
Lexicographical Neighbors of Handsprings
Literary usage of Handsprings
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Amateur Circus Life by Ernest Berkeley Balch, Ernest Berkeley Blach (1916)
"handsprings. Pyramids. Diving.1 THE SALUTE. This is very important. You will see
all performers at a circus salute 1 The order in which these are practised ..."
2. Library Journal by American Library Association, Library Association, Richard Rogers Bowker, Charles Ammi Cutter (1908)
"An Irish lad about fifteen would turn handsprings, desks and railings notwithstanding;
... Now, handsprings are not desirable in a library at any time, ..."
3. The Cruise of the Snark by Jack London (1911)
"turned more handsprings. He twisted his body sinu- - ously, ... Between handsprings
and whirligigs - he delivered his message that would save the world. ..."
4. Our House and London Out of Our Windows by Elizabeth Robins Pennell, Joseph Pennell (1912)
"She would also often relieve the tedium of her several tasks by turning the
handsprings in which she was so accomplished, or dancing the jig popular in the ..."
5. Our House and the People in it by Elizabeth Robins Pennell (1910)
"She would also often relieve the tedium of her several tasks by turning the
handsprings in which she was so accomplished, or dancing the jig popular in the ..."
6. The Special Kinesiology of Educational Gymnastics by Nils Posse (1894)
"handsprings of a more difficult nature are shown in Figs. 247 and 248, the last
one requiring not ... The handsprings from running start _ , . FIG. 246. ..."
7. The Special Kinesiology of Educational Gymnastics by Nils Posse (1894)
"handsprings of a more difficult nature are shown in Figs. 247 and 248, the last
one requiring not only ... The handsprings from running start „ Fid. 246. ..."
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