transferred and figurative (chiefly from 3). Also attributive. to turn Catherine-wheels: to turn lateral summersaults (= cartwheel, n. 3).
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| 释义 | the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > upward movement > leaping, springing, or jumping > [noun] > somersault > lateral or cartwheel (3) Catherine wheel1861 transferred and figurative (chiefly from 3). Also attributive. to turn Catherine-wheels: to turn lateral summersaults (= cartwheel, n. 3). cartwheel1884 A hat with a wide circular brim. Also attributive. wheel1904 A movement like that of a wheel. A movement about an axis or centre; a rotation; a turn (usually, not completely around); spec. (Military) such a… |
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