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belly-flop

/ˈbɛli flɒp/

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verb

/ˈbɛli flɒp/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания прыжка или ныряния в воду таким образом, что передняя часть тела плоско ударяется о воду, часто вызывая громкий шлепок и дискомфорт.

A verb used to describe the act of diving or jumping into water in such a way that the front of the body hits the water flatly, often resulting in a loud slap and discomfort.

  1. Dive awkwardlyB2informalsport

    To dive into water in such a way that one's stomach hits the water surface first, often causing a loud slap and discomfort.

    ruПлюхнуться животом

    • He tried to do a cannonball but ended up belly-flopping instead.
    • The kids laughed when their dad did a belly-flop off the diving board.
    • She belly-flopped into the pool, sending water everywhere.
Forms
  • belly-flopped past participle
  • belly-flopped past simple
  • belly-flopping present participle
  • belly-flops third person singular