Somerset Meaning in English
word
ˈsəmɝˌsɛt
SUHM-er-set
sˈʌməsˌɛt
SUM-uh-set
Definition
A somerset is an acrobatic movement where you roll or flip forwards or backwards, similar to a somersault.
Usage & Nuances
Now mainly old-fashioned and rarely used in modern English; 'somersault' is the usual term. Most common in historical or literary texts. Not to be confused with the county 'Somerset'.
Spanish: voltereta (acrobacia)Portuguese (BR): cambalhota (acrobacia)Portuguese (PT): cambalhota (acrobacia)Chinese (Simplified): 翻筋斗Chinese (Traditional): 翻筋斗Hindi: कलाबाज़ीArabic: شَقْلَبَةBengali: সামারসেট (ব্যায়ামের দৌড়ানু)Russian: кувырок (акробатика)Japanese: サマーセット (宙返り)Vietnamese: lộn vòng (nhào lộn)Korean: 서머셋 (공중제비)Turkish: takla (eski dil) - salto (akrobatik hareket)Urdu: سمر سیٹ (کرتب کا پلٹا)Indonesian: cuộn mình (nhào lộn) - somerset (istilah lama)
Example Sentences
The child did a somerset on the grass.
basic
Can you do a somerset in the pool?
basic
He fell and almost did a somerset down the hill.
basic
Back in school, I could do a perfect somerset, but I haven’t tried in years.
natural
The gymnast finished her routine with a fast somerset.
natural
"Watch me do a somerset!" the boy shouted before jumping off the swing.
natural