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everts

Pronunciation: [ɪˈvɜrts]

Word

Learn how to use everts in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “anatomy”

(verb) to turn something inside out or to flip it so that the outer side becomes the inner side. Imagine turning your sock inside out; that's what evert means!

Example

The doctor everted the patient's eyelid to examine it more closely.

Example

She couldn’t evert the sock because it was stuck.

Example

Can you evert the shirt to see the tag inside?

Context: “sports”

(verb) to turn over or flip something during a game or activity. In sports, players might evert their bodies or equipment to gain an advantage.

Example

The gymnast everted her body perfectly during the routine.

Example

He couldn’t evert his skateboard during the trick, so he fell.

Example

How do you evert your body during a flip in gymnastics?

How to pronounce everts

Pronunciation: [ɪˈvɜrts]

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