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head dip

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noun

  1. a maneuver in which a surfer, by squatting and leaning forward on the surfboard, partially dips their head into the wall of a wave.

Etymology

Origin of head dip

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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The head dip is more pronounced than ever and it seems to be exaggerated by an accompanying knee bend.

From Golf Digest • May 11, 2010

My last wave I get a double head dip.

From Time Magazine Archive

You know, something like, �Hey, �lil bro, nice head dip.

From Time Magazine Archive

INT: The INT started off a bit sluggish but after a few waves I started to get used to it and did a few good floaters and a nice head dip.

From Time Magazine Archive

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