death roll

noun — 2 senses

death roll

noun
1

Nautical, Transport 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 crocodilian rolls underwater so as to drown its prey or tear off pieces of meat to eat.

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