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Meaning
Noun
●
In Weapons:
A
flat
curved
airfoil
that
spins
about an
axis
perpendicular
to the
direction
of
flight
,
originally
used in various
parts
of the world
as a
hunting
weapon
or, in
returnable
types, for
sports
or training.
●
A
breakdancing
move in
which the
performer
walks
on their
hands
while
keeping
the
legs
raised
off the ground.
●
In Australian rules football & Rugby:
A
boomerang
kick.
●
In Theater:
A
device
for
changing
the
color
of a followspot.
●
An
early return
of an
aircraft
whose
mission
was
aborted
, often due to
technical
failures.
●
In Cocktails:
A
cocktail
made with
rye
whiskey
and Swedish punsch.
Verb
●
To
return
or
rebound
unexpectedly
, especially when the result is
undesired
; to backfire.
●
To
travel
in a
curved
path.
●
To
abort
a
mission
and
return
to
base
early.
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