Meaning Of The Word Belly flop

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What's The Definition Of Belly flop?

belly flop in British English
noun: a dive into water in which the body lands horizontally

belly-flop in American English
an instance or the act of so diving
to dive awkwardly so that the belly strikes flat against the water or other surface
intransitive verb: to do a belly flop, as in diving or sledding
noun: an awkward, usually unintentional dive in which the front of the body strikes the water horizontally, the abdomen or chest bearing the brunt of the impact

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