handstand/ˈhændˌstænd/EtymologyFrom hand + stand.nounThe act of standing on one's hands, most often in an inverted way.The position of standing on one's hands.Synonym of headstand.verbTo perform a handstand.“My student Jon for example is a juggler, wanting to add another string to his circus bow, he decided to learn to handstand; not wanting to ruin his wrists, he sought out some professional help in learning to handstand.”