"method air" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: method airs [plural]
Etymology: method + air. From being a method to make it appear that the person has achieved a higher altitude than they actually have. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|method|air}} method + air Head templates: {{en-noun}} method air (plural method airs)
  1. (snowboarding, skateboarding) A trick where the boarder grabs the heel edge of the board with their front hand, between their feet, and then pulls the board towards their back, while arching their back and bending knees. Categories (topical): Skateboarding, Snowboarding
    Sense id: en-method_air-en-noun-r-qS0oi3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skateboarding, snowboarding, sports

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