de-adman's floats
dead-man's float
noun Swimming.
a prone floating position, used especially by beginning swimmers, with face downward, legs extended backward, and arms stretched forward.
Also called prone float.
Origin:
1945–50
1945–50
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| dead-man's float | |
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| a floating position with the face down and arms stretched forward |
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