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Backbend Definition & Meaning

backbend
noun
  1. an acrobatic feat in which the trunk is bent backward from a standing position until the hands touch the floor

"Backbend" in song lyrics

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  • "how to do a backbend"
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Frequently asked questions

What does backbend mean?
an acrobatic feat in which the trunk is bent backward from a standing position until the hands touch the floor
What part of speech is backbend?
Backbend is a noun.

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