armstand dive

[ ahrm-stand ]

noun

1. a dive starting from a handstand at the end of a springboard or a platform with the diver's back to the water.

Word History and Origins

Origin of armstand dive¹

Probably earlier than 1975–80; arm ¹ + stand

Example Sentences

Recently, Weymouth decided an armstand dive that makes him nervous was simply too scary to do with Smart watching.

From Seattle Times