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| bodyboard |
a buoyant board resembling a very short surfboard with one square end, ridden over surf usu. in a prone or squatting position, and with which a variety of skilled manoeuvres can be performed. |
| breaststroke |
a swimming stroke in which the body is prone with the face down, the arms simultaneously pull down and back, and the legs do a frog kick in alternation with the arm movement. |
| crawl |
a swimming stroke in which the body is prone with the face down, the feet do a flutter kick, and the arms alternate in overhead strokes. [1/7 definitions] |
| glib |
speaking or prone to speak easily and fluently, esp. in a careless or thoughtless manner, with little concern for the truth. [1/3 definitions] |
| long-winded |
not prone to losing one's breath quickly. [1/2 definitions] |
| procumbent |
lying face down; prone. [1/2 definitions] |
| subject |
having a disposition toward; prone (usu. fol. by "to"). [1/14 definitions] |
| sucker |
(informal) someone who is prone to being deceived or cheated. [1/8 definitions] |
| Type A |
of, pertaining to, or designating a personality or a person characterized by impatience, aggression, and tenseness, and thus considered to be relatively prone to heart disease. (Cf. Type B.) |
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