half gainer

noun

Diving.

1. a dive in which the diver takes off facing forward and performs a backward half-somersault, entering the water headfirst and facing the springboard.

half gainer

noun

1. a type of dive in which the diver completes a half backward somersault to enter the water headfirst facing the diving board Compare gainer

Example Sentences

He did the same lousy old half gainer all day long.

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