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cartwheel

/ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ /ˈkɑɹtˌwil/

Meanings
noun
The literal wheel of a cart.

Examples :

"The farmer had to replace the cartwheel after it broke on the bumpy road. "
vehicle part

Related Words

Illustration gymnastics

gymnastics noun

/dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/

A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.

"Gymnastics was a significant part of the physical education curriculum."

Illustration collected

collected verb

/kəˈlɛktɪd/

To gather together; amass.

"Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."

Illustration possessions

possessions noun

/pəˈzɛʃənz/

Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.

"After the flood, people searched the muddy fields for their lost possessions, hoping to salvage anything that wasn't completely ruined, even though they didn't own the land where the items were found. "

Illustration performed

performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Illustration maneuver

maneuver noun

/məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/

The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

"Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics."

Illustration cartwheeled

cartwheeled verb

/ˈkɑːrtwiːld/ /ˈkɑːrtʍiːld/

To perform the gymnastics feat of a cartwheel.

"The little girl cartwheeled across the park, laughing with joy. "

Illustration outstretched

outstretched verb

/aʊtˈstɹɛt͡ʃt/

To extend by stretching

"The child outstretched her arms to reach the cookie jar on the high shelf. "

Illustration shillings

shillings noun

/ˈʃɪlɪŋz/

A coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries.

"The shilling was worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling."

Illustration spinning

spinning verb

/ˈspɪnɪŋ/

To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

"I spun myself around a few times."

Illustration revolutions

revolutions noun

/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənz/

A political upheaval in a government or nation state characterized by great change.

"The American and French Revolutions brought significant changes to governance and society. "

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

Illustration gymnastic

gymnastic noun

/dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/

A gymnast.

"The gymnastic on the uneven bars performed a flawless routine. "