Continuous spin

A number that labels the intrinsic angular momentum of a particle, essentially how much the particle rotates around its axis. This number can only take on discrete values. ...

spin

Aviation; Aircraft

An aggravated stall that results in an airplane descending in a helical, or corkscrew path.

spin

Politics; U.S. politics

A political agenda, twisting truths or facts into something that proves one's point of view.

spin

Sports;

to pedal at high cadence.

rocket split

Sports; Synchronized swimming

A swimmer will thrust themselves to a vertical position, then will perform a rapid leg split and then return to the vertical position, again at maximum height.

routine

Sports; Synchronized swimming

In the technical portion of the routine the swimmer must perform figures that have been decided on before the competition has begun and are part of the FINA manual. In the free ...

scoring figures

Sports; Synchronized swimming

Each figure has scoring that goes from 1 to 10 with half point increments.

scull

Sports; Synchronized swimming

A movement of the hands that applies constant pressure against the water to push, balance and support the swimmers body. The hands make figure eight movements.

side layout

Sports; Synchronized swimming

The swimmer starts by lying on their back and then the swimmer rotates onto either side of their body, depending on the next figure they will be doing.