1. somersaulting - Noun
2. somersaulting - Verb
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
Source: WordNetWhen snared, mantas often attempt to free themselves by somersaulting, tangling themselves further. Source: Internet
At least 25 of these 37 deaths have resulted from a somersaulting (rotational) fall of the horse, with 11 of the 16 deaths in 2007 and 2008 being reported as having resulted from a rotational horse fall. Source: Internet
Consequently, divers must use some of the somersaulting angular momentum to generate twisting movements. Source: Internet
The gymnast then blocks off the vaulting platform into various twisting and/or somersaulting combinations. Source: Internet
Without the necessary magnitude of energy dissipation during impact, the risk of sustaining injuries during somersaulting increases. Source: Internet