English Explanatory Dictionary

breakfall

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A technique to minimize impact and injury when falling or being thrown to the ground.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹeɪkˌfɔl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Aadenboy-breakfall.wav

Word forms

breakfall breakfalls

Etymology

From break + fall.

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