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belly flop
noun Northern and North Midland U.S.
1.
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a maneuver with a sled in which the sledder runs with the sled to gain momentum and jumps forward to land on top of the sled as it moves through the snow.
Also, belly flopper.
Origin:
1890–95
1890–95
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verb (used without object), -flopped, -flop·ping. Northern and North Midland U.S.
1.
to do a belly flop, as in diving or sledding.
2.
to land or throw oneself heavily down on one's belly: so tired he just belly-flopped on the bed.
Origin:
1930–35
1930–35
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| belly-flop | |
verb | |
| dive so that one hits the water with one's belly |
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