| 单词 | swallow dive |
| 释义 | > as lemmasswallow dive swallow dive n. a forward dive in which the arms are extended sideways, to simulate the outline of a swallow, until just before entry into the water; also figurative. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > downward motion > [noun] > diving into water > specific manner belly flop1895 belly flopper1895 swallow dive1898 swallow-diving1898 swan dive1898 swallow1902 cannonball1905 jackknife1906 honeypot1941 belly-flopping1948 1898 Swimming Mag. Oct. 46/1 To Englishmen the term ‘swallow’ dive, not ‘swan’, would best convey the notion of this idealistic manner of reaching the water. 1976 ‘A. Hall’ Kobra Manifesto xvi. 215 Sassine had come off his high in a swallow dive. < as lemmas |
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