swan dive

See also: swan-dive and swandive

English

Noun

swan dive (plural swan dives)

1. (diving) A forward dive performed with an arched back, the legs together, starting with arms outstretched when jumping, bringing them over the head when landing.
2. A similar movement out of the water.
3. (figuratively) A sharp drop or steep decline.

Synonyms

• swallow dive

Translations

A dive starting with arms outstretched

• French: saut de l’ange (fr) m
• Spanish: salto de ángel m
• Swedish: svanhopp (sv) n, svalhopp n