cartwheel — v. i. 1 to perform a {cartwheel[2]}. Syn: do cartwheels. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cartwheel — n. 1. the type of wheel used on a cart; it typically has wooden spokes and a metal rim. [WordNet 1.5] 2. an acrobatic maneuver in which the arms and legs are outstretched like the spokes of a wheel, and the body is turned sideways through one or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cartwheel — late 14c., wheel of a cart, from CART (Cf. cart) + WHEEL (Cf. wheel). Meaning lateral somersault is recorded from 1864; as a verb, from 1920. Related: Cartwheeled; cartwheeling … Etymology dictionary
cartwheel — ► NOUN ▪ a circular sideways handspring with the arms and legs extended. ► VERB ▪ perform cartwheels … English terms dictionary
cartwheel — [kärt′hwēl΄, kärt′wēl΄] n. 1. a kind of handspring performed sideways, with the arms and legs extended: often an optional exercise in gymnastic competition ☆ 2. Slang a large coin, esp. a silver dollar vi. to perform cartwheels … English World dictionary
cartwheel — UK [ˈkɑː(r)tˌwiːl] / US [ˈkɑrtˌwɪl] / US [ˈkɑrtˌhwɪl] noun [countable] Word forms cartwheel : singular cartwheel plural cartwheels 1) a circular movement in which you throw yourself sideways with your hands on the floor, swing your legs over your … English dictionary
Cartwheel — A cartwheel may mean: *Cartwheel (gymnastics), an acrobatic maneuver *a part of a cart *Cartwheel Galaxy *Cart wheel hat, worn by womenee also*The Cartwheel Foundation, a non profit organization in the Philippines that assists indigenous peoples … Wikipedia
cartwheel — n. to do, turn a cartwheel * * * turn a cartwheel to do … Combinatory dictionary
cartwheel — 1. noun a) The literal wheel of a cart. b) A gymnastic maneuver whereby the gymnast rotates to one side or the other while keeping arms and legs outstretched, spinning for one or more revolutions. 2. verb a) To perform the gymnastics feat o … Wiktionary
cartwheel — cart|wheel [ˈka:t wi:l US ˈka:rt ] n 1.) a movement in which you turn completely over by throwing your body sideways onto your hands while bringing your legs over your head do/turn cartwheels ▪ The children were doing cartwheels in the park. 2.)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
cartwheel — [[t]kɑ͟ː(r)t(h)wiːl[/t]] cartwheels, cartwheeling, cartwheeled 1) N COUNT If you do a cartwheel, you do a fast, circular movement with your body. You fall sideways, put your hands on the ground, swing your legs over, and return to a standing… … English dictionary
