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Raredeath 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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Definition
noun
- 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.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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