half gainer

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half gainer

A dive in which the diver springs from the board facing forward, rotates backward in the air in a half backward somersault, and enters the water headfirst, facing the board.

half gainer

(Individual Sports & Recreations / Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) a type of dive in which the diver completes a half backward somersault to enter the water headfirst facing the diving board Compare gainer

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half gainer - a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward and up to complete a half backward somersault and enters the water facing the diving board

dive, diving - a headlong plunge into water

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