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During 'Saturday Night Fever' at the end of the first act dance number I tried to perform a split-jump, only I can't do them so I ended up on my ass followed by the most unsightly backward roll out of it, followed by the cast falling over in laughter and a good portion of the audience too.
Adam Garcia

Meaning of "backward roll" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BACKWARD ROLL

backward roll  [ˈbækwəd rəʊl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BACKWARD ROLL

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Backward roll is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BACKWARD ROLL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of backward roll in the English dictionary

The definition of backward roll in the dictionary is a gymnastic roll that is performed with the feet going first and the rest of the body and the head following.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BACKWARD ROLL


casserole
ˈkæsəˌrəʊl
control
kənˈtrəʊl
drole
drəʊl
parole
pəˈrəʊl
patrol
pəˈtrəʊl
payroll
ˈpeɪˌrəʊl
rock-and-roll
ˌrɒkənˈrəʊl
role
rəʊl
roll
rəʊl
scroll
skrəʊl
stroll
strəʊl
Tirol
tɪˈrəʊl
troll
trəʊl
Tyrol
tɪˈrəʊl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BACKWARD ROLL

backtrack
backtracking
backup
backveld
backvelder
backward
backward somersault
backward-looking
backwardation
backwardly
backwardness
backwards
backwash
backwater
backwoods
backwoodsman
backwoodsmen
backwoodsy
backword
backwrap

WORDS THAT END LIKE BACKWARD ROLL

barrel roll
bread roll
Carroll
death roll
dinner roll
drum roll
egg roll
electoral roll
forward roll
French roll
honor roll
jam roll
jelly roll
muster roll
on a roll
piano roll
rock and roll
sausage roll
spring roll
swiss roll
toilet roll

Synonyms and antonyms of backward roll in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «backward roll» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BACKWARD ROLL

Find out the translation of backward roll to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of backward roll from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «backward roll» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

后滚翻
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rollo hacia atrás
570 millions of speakers

English

backward roll
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पिछड़े रोल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لفة المتخلفة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

назад ролл
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rolo para trás
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পিছনে রোল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

roulade arrière
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Roll ke belakang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rolle rückwärts
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

後方ロール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이전 버전과의 롤
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gulungan mundur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cuộn ngược
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பின்தங்கிய ரோல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मागास रोल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Geriye doğru rulo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rotolo indietro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tyłu rolki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

назад рол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rola înapoi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πίσω roll
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

agteroorrol
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bakåt rulle
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bakover rulle
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKWARD ROLL»

The term «backward roll» is normally little used and occupies the 148.544 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about backward roll

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Adam Garcia
During 'Saturday Night Fever' at the end of the first act dance number I tried to perform a split-jump, only I can't do them so I ended up on my ass followed by the most unsightly backward roll out of it, followed by the cast falling over in laughter and a good portion of the audience too.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKWARD ROLL»

Discover the use of backward roll in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to backward roll and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Mind and Body
2 Knees bend and backward roll without "tuck." 3 Knees bend and backward roll with "tuck." 4 The "Sit down" and backward roll without "tuck." 5 The "Sit down" and backward roll with "tuck." 6 Forward drop, snap feet to hands, backward roll.
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Step by Step: A Complete Movement Education Curriculum
Backward roll. This is much harder than a forward roll. Two elements are necessary for a backward roll: (1) The hands must twist back, palms flat, fingers pointing toward the shoulders, in order to push the floor; and (2) there needs to be some ...
Sheila Kogan, 2003
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Teaching Movement Education
topic: Locomotor (body rolling) Some children may notbe ready to do a forward or backward roll. Provide other roll options (e.g., log or turtle roll) for children who are not comfortable doing either a forward or backward roll. Children choose to ...
Weiller Abels, Karen, 2010
4
Banjo for beginners: an easy beginning method
The forward-backward roll is another essential finger pattern. As the name implies, it's made up of two separate rolls. The forward roll uses the thumb, index finger and middle finger, in that order, on any three strings. Here's an example of a ...
Tony Trischka, 2001
5
Teaching Fundamental Gymnastics Skills
Backward Roll Variations in Pike Starting Position Pike to Tuck • Sequence is straight-body stand, standing pike, seated pike, inverted pike, push with hands to complete backward roll to tuck stand, straight-body stand. Pike to Straddle ...
Debby Mitchell, Barbara Davis, Raim Lopez, 2002
6
Tumbling Basics
Backward roll, forward roll, backward roll. Perform a backward roll, jump half turn, do a forward roll, jump half turn, and do another backward roll; do 5 times. 12. Kneeling wrist stretch. Place fingers on floor facing the body, alternating palms ...
Kathleen Ortiz, 2013
7
Fit & Active: The West Point Physical Development Program
Two Dive Rolls and Backward Roll Forward dive rolls are considered advanced rolls and require the student to demonstrate flight and distance as well as a smooth and safe landing. Students should master basic tucked forward rolls before ...
Maureen K. LeBoeuf, Lawrence F. Butler, 2008
8
Aikido Basics
Figure 122: Side and forward fall Figure 123: Backward roll Advanced practitioners will begin to take the rolls and break falls with only the support of the front arm, held as a roundspring. Even greater skill is needed to take the breakfall .
Phong Thong Dang, Lynn Seiser, 2011
9
Coaching Youth Gymnastics
... Page 126 Straddle Tuck Backward Roll Page 127 Straddle Backward Roll Page 127 Backward Roll Page 127 Pike Tuck Backward Roll Page 128 Tuck Pike Backward Roll Page 128 Backward Roll With Jumps Page 129 Backward Roll With ...
USA Gymnastics
10
Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers
Backward Roll Continue with the same setup except that partners are not necessary. 1 . Describe and demonstrate the stunt: o Begin standing, arms extended overhead (palms up) and your back toward the length of the mat and your chin ...
Katherine T. Thomas, Amelia M. Lee, Jerry R. Thomas, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKWARD ROLL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term backward roll is used in the context of the following news items.
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Miami Martial Arts Instructor Berates "Fake Black Belt," Gains …
He struggled with a forward roll, then flubbed the backward roll. “This guy's going to kill himself,” Alvarez thought. Still, the instructor wanted to ... «Miami New Times, Jul 15»
2
I Trained with the WWE and Will Never Look at Superstars the Same …
A forward roll is easy enough, but make that a left shoulder roll or a backward roll and I quickly turn into baby Bambi on ice. And just when I ... «Wicked Local Danvers, Jun 15»
3
Magical Sodwana Bay
And doing the backward roll into the water was like a freefall and getting back into the boat was certainly a much more technical and physical ... «News24, Jun 15»
4
Exclusive: This Is What It Really Takes to Be Tough Enough
... aspects that was surprisingly challenging was the basic tumbling, including the forward roll, right and left shoulder rolls, and backward roll. «Wicked Local Arlington, Jun 15»
5
Plymouth primary school bans handstands and cartwheels
"[At break times] we've got a lot of children in one go and you can't be supporting every child for a backward roll, forward roll, cartwheel, ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
6
Boxing: Spectacular stoppage win for Dave "Rocky" Ryan in thriller
The punches rained in as Ryan knew he had his man in trouble and the knockdown was inevitable. Hibbert almost did a backward roll as he hit ... «Derby Telegraph, May 15»
7
Rarotonga: Return to a cool, blue world
A final check of my gear; one hand on my regulator, the other on my mask; a backward roll entry off the side of the boat and then down. «New Zealand Herald, Mar 15»
8
5 Hacks for Curly Hair | Hairstyles for Curly Hair
Apply the hot oil on hair at night and make a backward roll with your hair. You can make tight braids after oiling to get salon like curls at home. «Explore Trend, Mar 15»
9
Newcastle United Ladies goalkeeper proves she is No 1 after neck …
“I did a save and landed on my back and went into a backward roll. One of the other goalkeepers was saying, 'oh, are you alright?' but I told her ... «ChronicleLive, Feb 15»
10
Review: 2015 Lincoln Navigator delivers increased power and …
... remains stationary for up to two seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal, eliminating forward or backward roll before acceleration. «TheReporter.Com, Nov 14»

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