cartwheel
1 of 2noun
cart·wheel ˈkärt-ˌ(h)wēl 
1
: a large coin (such as a silver dollar)
2
: a lateral handspring with arms and legs extended
cartwheel
2 of 2verb
cartwheeled; cartwheeling; cartwheels
intransitive verb
: to move like a turning wheel
specifically : to perform cartwheels
cartwheeler noun
Example Sentences
Noun The children turned cartwheels and somersaults on the grass. Verb She cartwheeled across the floor. The car hit the pole and then cartwheeled across the road.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 Which is why, on Thursday, the designer — who’s known for her whimsical prints, over-the-top designs, and her cartwheel skills! — announced a collaboration with underwear company Knix. Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 7 Apr. 2022 These would include everything from learning how to do a cartwheel to STEM classes. Peter High, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2022 One picture featured the mom of two smiling and touching her face close to her daughter's, as another showed Vivian practicing a cartwheel while on a beach. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 8 Dec. 2021 One picture featured the former supermodel smiling and touching her face close to her daughter's, as another showed Vivian practicing a cartwheel while on a beach. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 6 Dec. 2021 Rapper Saweetie posted a string of triumphant confetti, teary-eyed, heart, party, sparkle, cartwheel and praying emojis on Instagram after landing her first two Grammy nominations for rap song and best new artist. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2021 After falling on an aerial cartwheel during her beam routine, Biles was in tears while preparing for the floor exercise with her coach, Laurent Landi. Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 27 June 2021 At one point, Waller-Bridge does a cartwheel using Styles’s legs for support, which is cool and impressive. Chris Murphy, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2021 Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 Some people can do a full back bend, whereas others prefer to cartwheel out. Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2019 Others ran to center field to cartwheel or do backflips — surprising energy after a game that lasted 4 hours, 11 minutes. Travis Johnson, ajc, 23 Oct. 2021 Others ran to center field to cartwheel or do backflips — surprising energy after a game that lasted 4 hours, 11 minutes. Travis Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 23 Oct. 2021 The ensuing impact upon the water caused the aircraft to cartwheel and severely damage the front cockpit, making escape for Capt. Drew Broach | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 10 Nov. 2020 Do your own three-legged races, toss-your-shoe contests and cartwheel competitions. Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2020 Now 77, Johnson has released Betsey: A Memoir, a chronicle of her life so far, and a fashion legacy that’s, yes, cartwheeled her right into our hearts. Betsey Johnson, refinery29.com, 17 Apr. 2020 Now 77, Johnson has released Betsey: A Memoir, a chronicle of her life so far, and a fashion legacy that’s, yes, cartwheeled her right into our hearts. Betsey Johnson, refinery29.com, 17 Apr. 2020 See More
Noun
Changbin dazzled by landing a one-handed cartwheel. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 Which is why, on Thursday, the designer — who’s known for her whimsical prints, over-the-top designs, and her cartwheel skills! — announced a collaboration with underwear company Knix. Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 7 Apr. 2022 These would include everything from learning how to do a cartwheel to STEM classes. Peter High, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2022 One picture featured the mom of two smiling and touching her face close to her daughter's, as another showed Vivian practicing a cartwheel while on a beach. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 8 Dec. 2021 One picture featured the former supermodel smiling and touching her face close to her daughter's, as another showed Vivian practicing a cartwheel while on a beach. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 6 Dec. 2021 Rapper Saweetie posted a string of triumphant confetti, teary-eyed, heart, party, sparkle, cartwheel and praying emojis on Instagram after landing her first two Grammy nominations for rap song and best new artist. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2021 After falling on an aerial cartwheel during her beam routine, Biles was in tears while preparing for the floor exercise with her coach, Laurent Landi. Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 27 June 2021 At one point, Waller-Bridge does a cartwheel using Styles’s legs for support, which is cool and impressive. Chris Murphy, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2021 Verb
Freedom to cartwheel on the sand and splash in the surf. Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 Some people can do a full back bend, whereas others prefer to cartwheel out. Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2019 Others ran to center field to cartwheel or do backflips — surprising energy after a game that lasted 4 hours, 11 minutes. Travis Johnson, ajc, 23 Oct. 2021 Others ran to center field to cartwheel or do backflips — surprising energy after a game that lasted 4 hours, 11 minutes. Travis Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 23 Oct. 2021 The ensuing impact upon the water caused the aircraft to cartwheel and severely damage the front cockpit, making escape for Capt. Drew Broach | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 10 Nov. 2020 Do your own three-legged races, toss-your-shoe contests and cartwheel competitions. Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2020 Now 77, Johnson has released Betsey: A Memoir, a chronicle of her life so far, and a fashion legacy that’s, yes, cartwheeled her right into our hearts. Betsey Johnson, refinery29.com, 17 Apr. 2020 Now 77, Johnson has released Betsey: A Memoir, a chronicle of her life so far, and a fashion legacy that’s, yes, cartwheeled her right into our hearts. Betsey Johnson, refinery29.com, 17 Apr. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1917, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing cartwheel
Kids Definition
cartwheel
noun
cart·wheel ˈkärt-ˌhwēl
-ˌwēl
: a handspring made to the side with arms and legs sticking out