body drop

noun

1. a judo throw executed by grabbing the opponent as one is turning one's back and then extending a leg to pull the opponent down over it.

Word History and Origins

Origin of body drop¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

These shouts were joyfully re-echoed by the populace, on seeing the body drop amongst them.

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She saw his shadow bend, his body drop down beside the couch.

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Blake pushed him forward, and saw the body drop quickly out of sight to the rail.

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Dave shouted, and let his body drop down through the belly door.

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