death roll
death roll · death rolls
In a keel boat, the act of broaching to windward, putting the spinnaker pole into the…In a keel boat, the act of broaching to windward, putting the spinnaker pole into the water and causing a crash-gybe of the boom and mainsail, which sweep across the deck and plunge down into the water.
Meaning
2 sensesIn a keel boat, the act of broaching to windward, putting the spinnaker pole into the water and causing a crash-gybe of the boom and mainsail, which sweep across the deck and plunge down into the water.
The behaviour where a crocodilian rolls underwater so as to drown its prey or tear off pieces of meat to eat.
Forms
plural: death rolls| Singular | death roll |
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regular