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flips

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɫɪps// UK //flˈɪps// flips

n. quick turns or jumps where your body moves all the way around in the air. You often see these in sports like gymnastics or diving.

n. movements involving a complete rotation of the body in the air, typically performed during athletic or acrobatic activities.


SIMPLE

The gymnast performed three perfect flips in a row.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of practice on the trampoline, she could finally land back-to-back flips without losing her balance.

COMPLEX

The crowd erupted in applause as the diver executed a series of complex flips and twists before entering the water with barely a splash.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to a sequence of acrobatic movements.

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