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half gainer

/ˈhæf ˈɡeɪnər/

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/ˈhæf ˈɡeɪnər/C1formalsport
  • ruТип прыжка в воду или акробатического элемента, при котором прыгун отталкивается лицом вперёд, делает оборот назад в воздухе и входит в воду головой вниз, обычно с полуоборотом.

A type of dive performed in swimming or acrobatics where the diver takes off facing forward, rotates backward in the air, and enters the water headfirst, typically with a half twist.

  1. Diving techniqueC1formal

    A type of dive in which the diver faces the water, takes off from the board, and rotates backward while entering the water headfirst.

    ruТехника прыжка в воду

    • The athlete performed a perfect half gainer during the competition.
    • He practiced the half gainer repeatedly to improve his form.
    • The half gainer is considered an intermediate-level dive.