Flip (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of flipping a coin.
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Meaning 2
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled".
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Meaning 3
A sudden, quick movement; "with a flip of the wrist"; "the fish flipped over".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She turned the pancake with a flip of the spatula.
- The gymnast landed on her feet after a perfect flip in mid-air.
- The fish flipped over in the shallow water, struggling to breathe.
- He opened the phone with a flip of the lid, revealing the keypad.
- The diver executed a flawless flip off the high board, entering the water with barely a splash.
Meaning 4
A dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
An acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The gymnast landed a perfect flip on the trampoline, impressing the judges with her skill and precision.
- She practiced the flip for weeks, but still couldn't quite get the timing right.
- The diver executed a flawless flip off the high board, entering the water with barely a splash.
- The cheerleader's flip was the highlight of the routine, earning her team a standing ovation.
- After months of training, he finally mastered the flip, feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment.
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Meaning 6
Hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg.
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Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
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- The bartender expertly made a Pisco flip, combining the South American spirit with a beaten egg and other ingredients.
- After trying various drink specials, Sarah decided on a rum flip to warm her up on the chilly evening.
- In the 19th century, the coffee flip was a popular drink made with coffee, rum, sugar, and beaten egg, served hot in a mug.
- I asked the mixologist to create a creamy vodka flip with a dash of nutmeg on top, and it exceeded my expectations.
- During the 1700s,Colonial Americans often enjoyed apple flip, a hot drink consisting of apple cider, rum, and a beaten egg, typically served in a mug.