What is another word for belly-flop?
Pronunciation: [bˈɛlɪflˈɒp] (IPA) 
Belly-flop is a term often used to describe a high-impact plunge into the water, often done incorrectly or without proper form. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe a belly-flop, including: belly-splash, stomach dive, awkward entrance, cannonball flop, face-plant, water smack, and splash down. Other terms that can be used to describe a failed dive into the water can include: belly-buster, flop-splat, or a painful plummet. While doing a proper dive requires practice and skill, avoiding a belly-flop can be a simple matter of adjusting one's form and technique in the water.
