"dead man's float" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dead man's floats [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dead man's float (plural dead man's floats)
  1. (swimming) A floating position in which the swimmer lies face down on the water with the arms extended forward and the legs behind them. Categories (topical): Swimming
    Sense id: en-dead_man's_float-en-noun-j3E4~YOE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, swimming

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