belly flop

belly flop

n. Informal A dive in which the front of the body hits flat against a surface, especially of water.

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bel′ly-flop′ v.

belly flop

n 1. (Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) a dive into water in which the body lands horizontally 2. (Aeronautics) another name for belly landing vb, -flops, -flopping or -flopped (intr) to perform a belly flop

bel′ly flop`

n. an awkward dive in which the front of the body strikes flat against the water or other surface. [1890–95] bel′ly-flop`, v.i. -flopped, -flop•ping.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

belly flop - a dive in which the abdomen bears the main force of impact with the waterbelly flopper, belly whop, belly whopperdive, diving - a headlong plunge into water

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