dead man's float

noun

A floating position in which the swimmer lies face down on the water with the arms extended forward and the legs behind them.

Meanings

noundead man's float (plural dead man's floats)

plural dead man's floats

  1. hobbiesA floating position in which the swimmer lies face down on the water with the arms extended forward and the legs behind them.
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APA

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Chicago

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