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belly-flop

/ˈbɛli flɒp/

Tradução: Verbo usado para descrever um salto ou mergulho na água em que a parte frontal do corpo bate plana na superfície, geralmente causando um som alto e desconforto.

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verb

/ˈbɛli flɒp/C1formal
  • ptVerbo usado para descrever um salto ou mergulho na água em que a parte frontal do corpo bate plana na superfície, geralmente causando um som alto e desconforto.

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.

    ptBater a barriga na água

    • 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.
Formas
  • belly-flopped past participle
  • belly-flopped past simple
  • belly-flopping present participle
  • belly-flops third person singular