Eskimo roll

noun — 2 senses

Eskimo roll

noun
1

The act of turning one's kayak from an upright position, laterally 360 degrees (going underwater and coming back up) while still moving forward.

  • Did you see that instructor do an Eskimo roll in this freezing water?
2

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports, Surfing The act of rolling under one's surfboard to dive through a wave, when heading out from shore.

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