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Definition of backbend

backbend

/ˈbækˌbɛnd/
back · bend
Plural:backbends
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Past Simple:backbent
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Past Participle:backbent
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Present Participle:backbending
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• noun

1

An acrobatic, gymnastics, or yoga movement in which the spine is arched backward, often until the hands touch the floor behind the body.

Example

"The gymnast executed a graceful backbend on the balance beam before transitioning into a handstand."

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• verb

1

To arch the spine backward into a curved posture, especially in gymnastics, dance, or yoga.

Example

"With consistent stretching, she was finally able to backbend into a full wheel pose."

• Nearby Words

backbench
backbencher
backbenches
backbend
backbiting
backboard
backbone

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backbend. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backbend
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