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belly flop

/ˈbeli flɒp/

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/ˈbeli flɒp/B1informalsport
  • ruНеуклюжий или болезненный прыжок в воду, при котором живот пловца плоско ударяется о воду, часто используется метафорически для описания неудачной или неловкой попытки сделать что-либо.

A clumsy or painful dive into water where the diver's stomach hits the water flatly, often used metaphorically to describe a failed or awkward attempt at something.

  1. Diving mistakeB1informal

    A dive into water where the diver's stomach hits the water flatly, causing a loud slap and often pain.

    ruОшибка при прыжке в воду

    • He attempted a cannonball but ended up doing a belly flop.
    • The crowd winced when they heard the sound of his belly flop.
    • She laughed after her clumsy belly flop into the pool.