backbend Synonyms & Antonyms
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Backbend as a Noun
1
A move in which the performer bends backwards until the hands touch the floor or catches him/herself with the hands.
Backbend as a Verb
1
To perform such a move.
Word Forms & Grammar
backbend (plural backbends)
backbend (third-person singular simple present backbends, present participle backbending, simple past and past participle backbended or backbent)
Words That Rhyme With Backbend
Origin of Backbend
From back + bend.
Backbend: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A move in which the performer bends backwards until the hands touch the floor or catches him/herself with… |
| Plural | backbends |
| Verb forms | backbends, backbending, backbended |
Frequently Asked Questions About Backbend
Is backbend a noun or a verb?
Backbend is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of backbend?
The plural of backbend is backbends.
What is the past tense of backbend?
The past tense of backbend is backbended. The present participle is backbending.