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Walkover:
A forward or backward movement in which the gymnast 'walks' from feet to hands and back to feet.

Wheel:
Circle on bar with arms and body full extended. Also called a 'giant'

Whipback:
A back handspring without using the hands

World-Class:
Another name for the elite level or gymnastics. May also be used to describe an elite-level gymnast or their routines.

Wrap:
Move on the uneven bars in which the gymnast, swinging from the high bar, meets the low one at hip level