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half gainer

/ˈhæf ˈɡeɪnər/

Traducción: Tipo de salto al agua o elemento acrobático en el que el saltador se impulsa de frente, gira hacia atrás en el aire y entra al agua de cabeza, normalmente con medio giro.

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/ˈhæf ˈɡeɪnər/C1formalsport
  • esTipo de salto al agua o elemento acrobático en el que el saltador se impulsa de frente, gira hacia atrás en el aire y entra al agua de cabeza, normalmente con medio giro.

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.

    esMedia vuelta hacia atrás

    • 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.