moonsault

English

Etymology

Blend of moon +‎ somersault.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmuːnsɔːlt/

Noun

moonsault (plural moonsaults)

1. (professional wrestling) An attack where the wrestler faces away from the supine opponent and executes a backflip landing on the opponent in a splash/press position but facing towards the elevated position.