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death roll

The correct spelling is death roll.

How to pronounce death roll

noun

Say it like: Dee-th -rol-l

The correct spelling is death roll. 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 pl…

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noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.The behaviour where a crocodile or alligator rolls underwater so as to drown its prey or tear off pieces to eat.

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