duck dive
The term "duck dive" is used in both surfing and swimming to describe techniques for moving underwater efficiently.
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Definition
B2Surfing
(technical)A maneuver where a surfer pushes their board underwater nose-first to pass beneath an oncoming wave.
Example
- She performed a perfect duck dive to get past the breaking wave.
- Mastering the duck dive is essential for surfing in larger waves.
B2Swimming
(technical)A head-first dive underwater, often used to submerge quickly by bending at the waist and kicking downwards.
Example
- He used a duck dive to quickly reach the bottom of the pool.
- A good duck dive helps in underwater swimming races.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "duck dive":
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