1. a gymnastics or acrobatic move in which the body is arched backward with the head and feet nearly touching the ground
Usage: common in gymnastics, dance, and acrobatics

1. to perform a backsplit; to arch the body backward in a gymnastics or acrobatic move
Usage: transitive or intransitive

Examples

• The gymnast executed a perfect backsplit during her floor routine.
• She can backsplit with ease after years of flexibility training.
• The acrobat held the backsplit for several seconds before returning to standing position.
• Learning to backsplit requires consistent stretching and practice.
• The dancer incorporated a backsplit into her contemporary performance.