full gainer meaning

UK US /fʊl ˈɡeɪnɚ/ 3 syllables

full gainer (noun): a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board.

Definition of full gainer

  1. a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board

    Synonyms: gainer

    Type of: dive

How to pronounce full gainer

full gainer is pronounced /fʊl ˈɡeɪnɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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