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back float

American  

noun

Swimming.

  1. a floating position on one's back with arms extended out to the sides and face upward.

Etymology

Origin of back float

Probably earlier than 1975–80

Example Sentences

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"Lay back, float and that involves submerging your ears and trying to breathe normally," he said.

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