"senton" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sentons [plural]
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  1. (professional wrestling) A variation of a splash in which a wrestler jumps, sometimes from a raised platform such as the top turnbuckle, and lands back first on an opponent lying below. Categories (topical): Professional wrestling Synonyms: senton bomb

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