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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun 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.
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- noun 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
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