Definitions

1. noun

a complete rotation of the body on the ground with the legs taken in towards the body

“She performed a flawless somersault on the trampoline.”

2. noun

a sudden or unexpected change of direction

“The company’s new direction was a somersault from their previous business model.”

3. verb

to perform a somersault, especially in gymnastics or acrobatics

“The gymnast somersaulted across the mat to impress the judges.”

4. verb

to change direction or course suddenly

“The ship somersaulted in the storm, throwing the crew off balance.”