falling leaf

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Synonyms: walking leaf

Antonyms: walking leaf

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|aviation}} An [[aerobatic]] [[maneuver]], a [[controlled]] [[stall]] that begins to [[induce]] a [[spin]] which is then [[counter]]ed with the [[rudder]].
2. {{lb|en|soccer}} A dated [[kicking]] technique used to put the ball into a [[swaying]] movement that makes it harder to estimate its [[trajectory]].

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