swan dive

See also: swan-dive and swandive

English

Noun

swan dive (plural swan dives)

(diving) A forward dive performed with an arched back, the legs together, starting with arms outstretched when jumping, bringing them over the head when landing.
A similar movement out of the water.
(figuratively) A sharp drop or steep decline.

Synonyms

swallow dive

Translations

A dive starting with arms outstretched

French: saut de l’ange (fr) m
Spanish: salto de ángel m
Swedish: svanhopp (sv) n, svalhopp n

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