half twist
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Diving. a dive made by a half rotation of the body on its long axis.
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the twisting of the body in a half-turn, as in tumbling.
Example Sentences
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Earlier in his career, Melton’s coaches would have him progress through basic elements — first a back tuck, then a back layout, a half twist and a full.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2021
Simone’s first pass is a full-twisting double layout, and she followed that with her “Biles,“ a double layout with a half twist, then a stag leap.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2016
At the 2013 World Championships, Biles performed a double layout—two flips with straight legs—to which she added a half twist at the last second, forcing her to land blindly.
From The New Yorker ● May 23, 2016
Diver Lou Plocher does a double somersault with a half twist off an 80-foot tower at the Nebraska State Fair.
From National Geographic ● Aug. 29, 2015
“Do a back flip with a half twist in it!” cried Charlotte.
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
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